- If the givens are collinear, set a reference direction and solve by addition/ subtraction.
- If givens are not collinear, draw head-to-tail arrows in the direction of travel.
- Draw and label the resultant vector. From start of first to end of last component vector.
- Label your positive axis, for example North and East are positive, therefore South and West are negative.
- Group and add all the X components. Do the same for Y components. (N and S are Y components, E and W are X components)
- Using c²= a²+b² ( Pythagorean theorem), find magnitude (c²).
- Now use SOH CAH TOA to find the angle of direction.
Therefore, the final hypoteneuse is the resultant vector and the final angle is the angle of direction.
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