How Do You Solve for V2 in a Vector Acceleration Problem?

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riodarra
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I'm having trouble with finding V2 using the vector diagram I'm given.
I know the equtaion I have to use is V2 = delta velocity + V1

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I have the V1 vector going up 3cm at an 80 degree angle. The change in velocity is 5.1cm down at 90 degrees. And the scale I'm given is 1cm = 1km.

I drew the two vectors togther on one diagram, but I don't know what to do next. Can someone help me please?
 
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Thanks, I think I got it.