Two Displacement Vectors Question.

[imac]

Homework Statement

Add the following two displacement vectors; angles are measured from the x-axis with counterclockwise as positive.
Displacement 1 is 3.0 m at 56°
Displacement 2 is 4.1 m at 30°

The total displacement vector has a
Magnitude of _________m
and a Direction (degrees!) _________°

Homework Equations

Not sure...

The Attempt at a Solution

Haha, too many to even try to explain. lol

 

[LowlyPion]

Homework Statement

Add the following two displacement vectors; angles are measured from the x-axis with counterclockwise as positive.
Displacement 1 is 3.0 m at 56°
Displacement 2 is 4.1 m at 30°

The total displacement vector has a
Magnitude of _________m
and a Direction (degrees!) _________°

Homework Equations

Not sure...

The Attempt at a Solution

Haha, too many to even try to explain. lol

With vector addition you will add the (x,y) components separately.
Develop those equations from the magnitude values and angles given.

 

[imac]

With vector addition you will add the (x,y) components separately.
Develop those equations from the magnitude values and angles given.

Thanks, I finally figured it out.