What is the speed of the plane relative to the ground

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A plane flies at a speed of 100m/s relative to still air. There is a wind blowing at 40m/s, 55 degrees to the east of north.

1. What is the speed of the plane relative to the ground?

2. In what direction should the plane fly so as to head 10degrees west of north?

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