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Homework Statement
A particle is in equilbrium with the forces of 4N north, 8N west, 5√2N south east and P.
Find the magnitude and the direction of P
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
A am a bit lost on this question, I can make an educated guess on the magnitude and direction having done what I have done so far...
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y=4-5\sqrt{2}cos45 \\
y=-1 \\
x=-8-5\sqrt{2}sin45 \\
x=-13
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This would put the magnitude at near 12N and the direction at about 80° from north. However I am a bit lost on how to actually work it out (and even if what I have done so far is any good).
Any help is appreciated.