Two beetles run across flat sand, starting at the same point

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Two beetles start from the same point and travel in different directions on flat sand. Beetle 1 moves 0.50 m east and then 0.80 m at a 30° angle north of east, while Beetle 2 first travels 1.6 m at a 40° angle east of north. The goal is to determine the magnitude and direction of Beetle 2's second run so that it ends at Beetle 1's final position. The discussion involves setting up vector equations to relate the displacements of both beetles and calculating their total eastward and northward movements. The use of triangles is suggested for solving the problem, focusing on the vector relationships between the displacements.
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Two beetles run across flat sand, starting at the same point. Beetle 1 runs 0.50 m due east, then 0.80 m at 30◦ north of due east. Beetle 2 also makes two runs; the first is 1.6 m at 40◦ east of due north. What must be (a) the magnitude and (b) the direction of its second run if it is to end up at the new location of beetle 1?

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I set up the vector, but the problem i am having is where to start for finding the answer i need. On the picture which is included below.
 

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Let A and B be the two displacements of beetle 1. Let C and D be the two displacements of beetle 2.

Can you write a single vector equation that shows how these 4 vectors are related?
 
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Let A and B be the two displacements of beetle 1. Let C and D be the two displacements of beetle 2.

Can you write a single vector equation that shows how these 4 vectors are related?

I could but i am trying to use triangles to find the answers.
 
How far east did beetle 1 go in total?
How far north did beetle 1 go in total?

How far east did beetle 2 go in its first run?
How far north did beetle 2 go in its first run?
 
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