Karen X.

asked • 07/26/22

Pre cal question related to vectors


After taking off from the landing pad, a helicopter flies 8 miles north, then 5 miles southwest. How far is the helicopter from the landing pad (s), and in what direction (θ) must it fly to head directly back to the landing pad?

s=




 and

θ=




 (0∘≤θ<360∘ where East is 0∘ and North is 90∘)

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