5. A cross-country skier skis 7.9 km in the direction 48° east of south, then 3.2 km in the direction 25° west of south. What is the direction and displacements of the skier from the starting point?

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5. A cross-country skier skis 7.9 km in the direction 48º east of south, then 3.2 km in the
direction 25° west of south. What is the direction and displacements of the skier from
the starting point?
Transcribed Image Text:5. A cross-country skier skis 7.9 km in the direction 48º east of south, then 3.2 km in the direction 25° west of south. What is the direction and displacements of the skier from the starting point?
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