Vector Problem: Magnitude of A+B

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Homework Statement


With the diagram and the data answer the question: What is the magnitude of A + B?

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DATA: θ1 = 37.7 deg, θ2 = 133.7 deg, A = 5.0cm, B =6.6cm.

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea where to start
 

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