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The diagram shows two dogs pulling on a rope with constant but unequal forces in which Compass direction will both dogs likely move

First dog-- facing east on west side 175 newtons
Second dog--facing west on east side 200 newtons

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Because the forces are in opposite directions, their resultant will be their difference.
R = 200 - 75
R = 25 N

The direction will be that of the larger force; that is, towards the west.
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