Question

A vector has initial point of (-1,4) and terminal point (-4,2) write v in component form

Answer 1

v = -3i - 2j

Explanation:

Vector given two points:

Given two points, a vector is the subtraction of the terminal point by the initial point.

In this question:

Initial point: (-1, 4)

Terminal point: (-4, 2)

So

v = (-4,2) - (-1, 4) = (-4 - (-1), 2 - 4) = (-3,-2)

The vector is v = (-3,-2)

In component form:

xvalue is i, yvalue j. So

v = -3i - 2j