n the sum A + B = C, vector A has a magnitude of 12.0 m and is angled 40.0 ◦ counterclockwise from the +x direction, and vector C has magnitude of 15.0 m and is angled 20.0 ◦ counterclockwise from the −x direction. What are (a) the magnitude and (b) the angle (relative to +x) of B?

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In the sum A + B = C, vector A has a magnitude of 12.0 m and is angled 40.0 ◦ counterclockwise from the +x direction, and vector C has magnitude of 15.0 m and is angled 20.0 ◦ counterclockwise from the −x direction. What are (a) the magnitude and (b) the angle (relative to +x) of B?

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