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In summary, the problem involves three vectors with a magnitude of 42 m and their directions relative to the positive direction of the x-axis, which are 29°, 197°, and 314°, respectively. The question asks for the magnitude and angle of the vector a + b + c, and the magnitude and angle of vector a - b + c. It also asks for the magnitude and angle of a fourth vector d that would make the equation (a + b) - (c + d) = 0 true. The attempt at a solution involves using the Cos and Sin functions to calculate the components, but the person is having trouble and is requesting step-by-step guidance.
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Three vectors a ,b c, and each have a magnitude of 42 m and lie in an xy plane. Their directions relative to the positive direction of the x-axis are 29°, 197°, and 314°, respectively. What are (a) the magnitude and (b) the angle of the vector a + b + c, and (c) the magnitude and (d) the angle of a -b + c? What are (e) the magnitude and (f) the angle of a fourth vector d such that (a +b ) - ( c+ d) = 0?

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Show your work, so that we may see where you are having trouble!
 
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I have put the vectors in their respective places, and have tried calculating the components using the Cos and Sin functions. However, I get stuck there. I have not really came to any answers. I don't think I have the full grasp of this material yet. Hoping someone could show me how to do this step by step. That would be wonderful.
 

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