SIMPLE vector problem,, just making sure

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Homework Statement


vector A = 66.28 degrees north of east, unknown magnitude
vector B = 40.56 degrees north of west, unknown magnitude
vector C = 46.8(magnitude), south

all vectors start form the origin
their magnitudes are given in arbitrary units

find:
a) components of resultant
b) magnitude of resultant
c) angle w/ the x-axis of the resultant

2. The attempt at a solution
i want to make sure if this problem doesn't lack any given..
can this problem be solve?
 
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Yes it is solvable. You have 2 eqns and 2 unkowns.
 
Hahaha,, i don't know what happened on me! yes, ur right,, thanks,, it's solvable.. just simple trigonometry
 
so it's solvable,, thanks...

but I'm stucked in getting the magnitudes of vectors A and B

i'l appreciate any help...