SOLUTION: how many degrees from the x-axis is the direction of the vector 3i+2j? I am extremely stuck and need major help! thanks!!!

Question 422402: how many degrees from the x-axis is the direction of the vector 3i+2j?
I am extremely stuck and need major help!
thanks!!!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how many degrees from the x-axis is the direction of the vector 3i+2j?
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The x-coordinate is 3.
The y-coordinate is 2.
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angle = tan^-1(2/3) = 33.69 degrees
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

the vector has a component of length in the direction and a component of length in the positive direction
the amplitude is:

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