Algebraic Addition of Vectors

 Adding Vectors Algebraically

1. Find the x- and y- components of each vector.
2. Add the x- and y- components of each vector.
3. Draw a resultant vector.
4. Determine the magnitude of the resultant with the Pythagorean Theorem.
5. Calculate the angle of the displacement using Inverse Tangent.
6. Write a statement describing the magnitude with units, and direction with angle, of the displacement.