M.4HSTP.8.c
Understand vector subtraction v – w as v + (–w), where –w is the additive inverse of w, with the same magnitude as w and pointing in the opposite direction. Represent vector subtraction graphically by connecting the tips in the appropriate order and perform vector subtraction component-wise.
Example Problems
These are the component forms of vectors and :
Subtract the vectors.
Subtract the vectors.
These are the component forms of vectors and :
Subtract the vectors.
Subtract the vectors.
These are the component forms of vectors and :
Subtract the vectors.
Subtract the vectors.
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