Question

What is the component form of the vector whose tail is the point (-3,2) and whose head is the point (1, -6)?

Answer 1

Answer:

  (4, -8)

Step-by-step explanation:

The components of a vector are found by subtracting the tail from the head.

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  Head - Tail = (1, -6) -(-3, 2) = (1 -(-3), -6 -2) = (4, -8)

⇒ The component form is (4, -8), or maybe 4i -8j.

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Additional comment

There are many ways that the components of vectors can be described. The particular format you are expected to use will likely be found in your curriculum materials.