A has a magnitude of 13 units and points in the positive x-direction. Then, vector B is added making the vector A + B point in the positive x-direction with a magnitude of 37 units. When C is added, the resultant vector points in the negative x-direction with a magnitude of 21 units. Find the magnitude and direction of C.    58 units in the negative x-direction   31 units in the negative x-direction   16 units in the negative x-direction   34 units in the negative x-direction

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Vector A has a magnitude of 13 units and points in the positive x-direction. Then, vector B is added making the vector A + B point in the positive x-direction with a magnitude of 37 units. When C is added, the resultant vector points in the negative x-direction with a magnitude of 21 units. Find the magnitude and direction of C. 

 
  1. 58 units in the negative x-direction

     
  2. 31 units in the negative x-direction

     
  3. 16 units in the negative x-direction

     
  4. 34 units in the negative x-direction

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