Solving Trig Equations: (1.84, 5.06)?

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The discussion focuses on solving trigonometric equations involving vector components derived from angles. The user attempted to calculate the resultant vector using the components (6cos60, 6sin60), (4cos160, 4sin160), and (3cos330, 3sin330), arriving at the coordinates (5.06, 1.84). However, confusion arose regarding the ordering of the coordinates and the correct application of cosine and sine functions for the respective angles. The user was advised to stick with the original angles for clarity and accuracy in calculations.

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I tried diong (6cos60, 6 sin 60) + (4cos160, 4 sin160) + (3cos330, 3sin330)
and i got what the answer should be
(5.06, 1.84), except theothe rway round (1.84, 5.06) i thogutht he cos gets the X, why did i have the switch. or is my approach all wrong. causei used the angles id get if i started from t he top of the y-axis.

id appreciate some help
 
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6cos60 is the y-component. 6cos30, on the other hand, is not.
I'm confused by your choices of angles. I'd use the ones already there.
 

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