Question: A plane leaves Seattle, flies 7 6 . 0 mi at 1 8 . 0 north of east, and then changes direction to 5 4

A plane leaves Seattle, flies 76.0 mi at 18.0 north of east, and then changes direction to 54.0 south of east. After flying at 118 mi in this new direction, the pilot must make an emergency landing on a field. The Seattle airport facility dispatches a rescue crew. In what direction should the crew fly to go directly to the field? Use components to solve this problem. Express your answer in degrees.

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