SOLUTION: Instruction: Solve and show your solution. Problem: Find the resultant of A=30lbs upward and B=40lbs to the left.

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Problem:
Find the resultant of A=30lbs upward and B=40lbs to the left.

Answer by math_tutor2020(3817)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Draw a right triangle with vertical leg 30 and horizontal leg 40.

We'll use a = 30 and b = 40 to find the following
Pythagorean theorem










The hypotenuse is 50 units long.

This is a 30-40-50 right triangle based on the 3-4-5 right triangle (scale each side by a factor of 10).

The result vector is therefore 50 pounds upward and to the left.


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