Question involving vector & magnitude

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To solve the problem involving two vectors, one with a magnitude of 10, the combined vector has a magnitude of 18, and their difference has a magnitude of 2√10. The relevant equation for the angle between the vectors is cosθ = (u dotproduct v) / (|u||v|). The user is advised to square the equations for the magnitudes of the sum and difference to express them in terms of the dot product. This approach will help in determining the angle between the vectors accurately. The discussion focuses on confirming the method and next steps for solving the problem.
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Homework Statement


"If a vector magnitude 10 is combined with a second vector, the two vectors have a sum with a magnitude of 18 and have a difference with a magnitude of 2√10. Rounded to the nearest hundredth of a degree, what is the measure of the smallest angle between the two vectors?


Homework Equations



cosθ = (u dotproduct v) / (|u||v|)

The Attempt at a Solution



: |u| = 10
: |u+v| = 18
: |u-v| = 2√10


Can you tell me if I'm doing this the right way? If I am, how should I solve this?
 
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Looks fine so far. Now square the last two equations and write the lefthand sides in terms of the dot product.
 
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