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NEED ASAP! A boat’s velocity, measured in meters per second, is described by vector ⇀ b = ⟨ 3 , 4 ⟩ . In two or more complete sentences explain how to find the speed of the boat and the direction it is traveling in standard position. In your final answer, include all of your calculations.

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Answer:The direction it travels is given by

arctan (y/x) =

arctan (-4/3) ≈ -53.13° ≈ 306.87°

This direction of travel can also be described as S 36.87° E

Explanation:

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