How Do You Calculate the Direction of an Equilibrant?

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Homework Statement



A 46 N force acts S32oW while a 56 N force acts S40oE. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the equilibrant.



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Not really sure...


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Well, I got the answer for the magnitude. I used C2=a2 + b2 - 2abcosC and I got 60 N.

But I do not understand how to get the direction. An explanation would greatly help!
 
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