Helicopter Velocity in Relation to Ground with Wind

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To determine the helicopter's velocity relative to the ground, the airspeed of 55 m/s at 35 degrees N of W must be combined with the wind velocities. For part (a), with a wind velocity of 21 m/s [E], vector addition is necessary to find the resultant ground velocity. In part (b), the wind velocity of 21 m/s [22 degrees W of N] requires a similar approach, involving trigonometric calculations. The discussion highlights the urgency for assistance in solving these vector problems, emphasizing the need for quick calculations. Overall, the thread seeks help with complex vector addition involving helicopter and wind velocities.
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I really need help with these questions they are too hard.

Anyways the question is:

A helicopter travels with an air speed of 55 m/s. The helicopter heads in the direction [35 degrees N of W]. What is velocity relative to the ground if the wind velocity is (a) 21 m/s [E] and (b) 21 m/s [22 degrees W of N]?

I need to converst the speeds to velocity but i don't have time to convert them to displacements. So can anyone please help me?
 
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I figure it should take you about 10 minutes if you do it by hand, 5 if you use a calculator. Since that amount of time has already passed, it's clear that it is too late for me to help you!
 
Ummm i have all day to wait for an answer
 

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