
Kendra F. answered 09/18/16
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3.24 m East →
↓ 2.7 m South
The vectors form a right triangle with the resultant.
Apply the Pythagorean theorem to solve for the magnitude of the resultant displacement vector.
R = √[(3.24)2 + 2.7)2]
R = √(10.5 + 7.3)
R = √(17.8)
R = 4.2 m