Vectors using the component method

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Use the component method to add the vectors and shown in the figure. The length of is 2.55 m and the angle θ = 31.5°. Express the resultant + in unit-vector notation.

The answer should be in the form of ...i + ...j

so far i have done

3*cos(31.5) = 2.56 so this is for ...i but I am unsure of how to find vector j for the y axis.

Please could someone advise me. All help and guidance given is much appreciated

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