The following three point charges are on the x-axis: •q1 = −6.0 μC is at = −3.0 m. •q2 = 4.0 μC is at the origin. •q3 = −6.0 μC is at = 3.0 m. Find the total electric force on q1. Note: The answer given was 0.015 i N, but I am having difficulty getting that answer using Coulomb's law

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The following three point charges are on the x-axis:
•q1 = −6.0 μC is at = −3.0 m.
•q2 = 4.0 μC is at the origin.
•q3 = −6.0 μC is at = 3.0 m.
Find the total electric force on q1.

Note: The answer given was 0.015 i N, but I am having difficulty getting that answer using Coulomb's law 

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