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A ship is sailing due east according to Mariner's compass. If the declination of that place is `18^(@)` east of north, what is the actual direction of the ship?

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To determine the actual direction of the ship sailing due east according to the Mariner's compass, while considering the declination of 18 degrees east of north, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Terms**: - The Mariner's compass shows directions based on magnetic north. - Declination is the angle between magnetic north and true north. In this case, it is given as 18 degrees east of north. ...
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