Solving for the Angle Between Vectors A and B

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Vectors A and B both have a magnitude of 15.0, and their sum results in the vector 4.55 j. To find the angle between A and B, it is suggested to use the equation for the magnitude of the sum of two vectors as a function of the angle between them. A helpful approach includes sketching the vectors and aligning the y-axis with the resultant vector. This method simplifies the calculations needed to determine the angle.
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1. Homework Statement

Vectors A and B have equal magnitudes of 15.0. If the sum of A and B is the vector 4.55 j, determine the angle between A and B.


3. The Attempt at a Solution

I thought I know what I was doing but apparently not. Please help!
 
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Try looking at

({\bf A} + {\bf B})\bullet({\bf A} + {\bf B})
 
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It helps if you show how you have attempted it.

Have you tried sketching two equal magnitude vectors with some arbitrary angle between them, then working out the equation for the magnitude of the sum as a function of the angle? (there is a simplification if you put the y-axis along the resultant vector.)
 
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