2D Elastic Collision Using Conservation of Momentum

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a 2D elastic collision where two objects collide and bounce off each other. Object m1 (2.74 kg) moves at 12.8 m/s at 295 degrees after the collision, while object m2 (2.28 kg) moves at the same speed but at 241 degrees. The initial velocity of m1 needs to be calculated, with attempts yielding an answer of 18.69 m/s and a heading of 244.47 degrees, which was marked incorrect. Participants confirm that the calculations appear correct and suggest verifying the original problem's numbers for any misreading. The conversation emphasizes the importance of careful review in solving physics problems.
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Homework Statement


Two objects collide and bounce off one another. After the collision, object m1 = 2.74 kg moves off at 12.8 m/s at a heading of 295 degrees. Object m2 = 2.28 kg moves off at 12.8 m/s at a heading of 241 degrees. Initially, m2 was traveling at 11.1 m/s at a heading of 334 degrees. What must have been the initial velocity of m1? Give the speed for your first answer and the compass heading for your second answer. (remember, the CAPA abbreviation for degrees is deg)

Homework Equations


P=mv and Pi = Pf and m1v1 + m2v2 = m1v1' + m2v2'

The Attempt at a Solution


I entered into LONCAPA "18.69 m/s" and "244.47 deg" and I get incorrect.
Here are some photos of my work:
https://drive.google.com/a/stewardschool.org/file/d/0BzSEVWCM57xURlRUYm5wbklwWEU/preview
I have spent like an hour on this question alone. Please Help!
 
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Your work looks correct to me. I get the same answer as you.
Of course, you should double check that you have not misread any of the numbers in the original problem statement.
 
I get the same result as well.
 
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