How to Find the Resultant Velocity of a Plane with a Wind?

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Homework Statement



Kyle is flying a plane due north at 230 km/h as a wind carries it due east at 56 km/h. Find the magnitude and direction of the plane's resultant velocity analytically.
236.7 km/h (magnitude)
° (direction)


Homework Equations



Tan=opp/adj


The Attempt at a Solution



This should be straightfoward but i guess not?
I tried:
tan^-1 (56/230)=13.7 degrees

Cant seem to figure out why this isn't working it should be straightfoward
 
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My webassign is marking it wrong... i don't see how it is wrong though??!
 
Nevermind I got it they wanted the angle from the other side (76.3). Thanks!