Calculating Missile Trajectory: Steps and Formula

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I have a question talking about a missile rising up at 22 m/s at 38 degrees from the horizon.

Does anybody know the steps I take to fins this out?
Even the base forumla would help.
Thanks
 
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horizontal component = 22\cos38
vertical componet = 22\sin38
 
Ok thank you so very much!
 

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