Drawing Vector Diagrams for Problem-Solving

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Here is the problem i need help with.

I run up a down escalator at a speed of 2 m/s while the escalator is moving at a rate of 0.75 m/s. What is the resultant velocity?

Of course, I do not need help getting the resultant velocity. I just need help drawing the vector diagram that can help me get the resultant velocity. Pretty dumb on my part, but yes any assistance would be most grateful.
 
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One is running in the opposite (up) direction of the down escalator.

Draw a vector of magnitude 2 m/s up the escalator, and another vector of magnitude 0.75 m/s down the escalator.

What is the sum?
 
1.25 m/s would be the resultant velocity, And i get how to draw the diagram now, thanks for the help.