Question

U and v are position vectors with terminal points at (-8, 5) and (-3, -12), respectively. Find the terminal point of u + v.

Answer 1

Adding vectors is like adding the x and y coordinates when you "move" or translate a shape in the coordinate plane. U<-8, 5> and V<-3, -12> will be added as follows: U+V: <-8+(-3)> is the first "coordinate" and <5+(-12)> is the second coordinate. Therefore, the terminal point of that addition is <-11, -7>.