Finding the displacement of a non right triangle?

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To find the displacement from Dallas to Chicago, the problem involves calculating vectors based on given distances and angles. The first vector represents the distance from Dallas to Atlanta, directed 5 degrees north of east, while the second vector represents the distance from Atlanta to Chicago, directed 21 degrees west of north. Trigonometric functions can be used to resolve these vectors into their components along the x-axis and y-axis. Understanding the angles relative to the x-axis is crucial for accurate calculations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of vector representation in solving non-right triangle problems.
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A small map shows Atlanta to be 730 miles in a direction of 5 degrees north of east from Dallas. The same map shows that Chicago is 560 miles in a direction of 21 degrees west of north from Atlanta. Assume a flat Eath and use this information to find the displacement from Dallas to Chicago

I would have used the trig functions but I don't have a clue since the triangle was not right.
 
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Ps. We have not learned this yet in class but I want to get an upper hand
 
can anyone at least provide me with a link or explanation on how to do these type of questions?? I just want to know how so I can do it myself
Thank you in advance
 
Ah thanks a lot just what I need it, Really appreciate it
 
Bump...read the link but still didn't know how to solve it ... Help please
 
Consider each location as a vector.

What is the angle of each vector with the x-axis (the East-West line on a compass)?
 
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