Answer:
9 and 3 N
Explanation:
Forces in the same direction sum up to produce the resultant force;
One force subtract the other will give the resultant force when they are in opposite directions;
Lets say one direction is forwards and the opposite backwards;
We have one force, let's say force A, in the forwards direction and another force, force B, acting in the same (forwards) or opposite (backwards) direction;
If B is acting in the same direction, then the resultant force (in this case) will be as follows:
A + B = 12
If B is acting in the opposite direction, then the resultant force will be as follows:
A - B = 6
Summing the two equations will allow us to solve for A:
A + B + (A - B) = 12 + 6
2A = 18
A = 9
Substitute this into either of the above equations and we can solve for B:
(9) - B = 6
B = 9 - 6
B = 3
There is no difference. 5 is the same as 5.0
