Adding Components and Finding Magnitude/Angle: Q&A

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Given:

at 70 pounds
<60.02, -35>

at 40 pounds
<28.28, 28.28>

at 60 pounds
<-42.43, 42,43>

now add the components to find the resultant of the system and use it to find the magnitude and direction angle. ----------------------> can anyone please explain it to me how to add the components by using those numbers above? and how can I use those number to find the magnitude and direction angle? Thank you for answering my question!
 
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If those are vectors and you are asking for the magnitude and direction of each, apply the dot product formula for finding angles.