What is the magnitude and direction of vector c

In summary, vector C needs to have the same magnitude as the resultant of vector A and B, but in the opposite direction in order to make the overall sum equal to zero. The direction of vector A is 0 degrees from the positive x-axis, as it is specified to be pointing to the right.
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Homework Statement



Vector A points to the right with magnitude 10 m/s, and vector B points upward vertically
with magnitute of 15 m/s. What is the magnitude and direction of vector c such that A+B+C=0

Any ideas on this problem are appreciated..

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A+B+C=0

(A+B)+C=0

Find A+B and then to make it zero C would be in the opposite direction of that resultant
 
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I can do that, but I'm confused about one thing.
When they that the vector is pointing to the right, does it mean that its direction is 0 degrees from the positive x-axis or its direction is some angle between the the x-axis and the y-axis?
 
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Well I assuming that it is in the direction of the positive x-axis, else they would have specified the angle(not zero) to which it acts.
 

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