Well, the X component (assuming x is the horizontal) is equal to RCosZ
Where Z is the angle and R is the size of the resultant
Substitute into formula :
X component = RcosZ
-3 = Rcos135°
R = -3/cos135°
R = 4.24264...
R = 4.24 (2dp)
The vertical component (or Y component) is equal to RSinZ
Vertical component = RSinZ
= 4.24264... × Sin135°
= 3
The answer is 3
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