Question

The points A, B and C have position vectors OA = 6,2, OB = 3,4 and OC = 12, -2 respectively.

Express the vector:
a) BA
b) BC​

Answer 1

Answer:(a) BA = (-3,2) (b) BC = (-9,6)

Step-by-step explanation: (a) Vector BA = position vector of B - position vector of A = vector OB - vector OA = (3-6) i + (4-2) j = -3i+2j [i, j are unit vectors along x and y-axis respectively]. Also vector BA=(-3,2). (b) Vector BC = position vector of B - position vector of C = vector OB - vector OC = (3-12) i + (4-(-2)) j = -9i+6j [i, j are unit vectors along x and y-axis respectively]. Also vector BA=(-9,6).