Question

vector u = <2,5> . Describe how you would use a graphical method to add vector u to vector v (shown in the graph). Then, write the resultant vector in the component form.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Draw vector u in standard position. To add u to v, shift u three units to the right and one unit up so its initial point coincides with the terminal point of v. Use a dotted line to depict the shifted vector u. Finally, draw the resulting vector with its initial point at the origin and endpoint at v + u. The component form of this resulting vector is <5, -4>.