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Vector b has magnitude 7.1 and direction 14 degrees below the +x-axis.
Vector c has x-component cx = -1.8 and y-component cy=6.7.

Compute:
A) the x and y components of b;
B) the magnitude and directions of c;
C) the magnitude and direction of c + b(resultant)?

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