The vector -CB can be obtained by flipping the CB vector in the opposite direction. Hence the resultant vector of AB-CB will point from A to C.
The magnitude of the resultant vector is equal to the length AC. Hence, using cosine rule (AC^2=AB^2+CB^2-2(AB)(BC)cosABC), AC can be found. The answer will be positive as the question is asking for the magnitude of the resultant vector.