Vector equation - help!

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  1. moose

    moose Infina Mooooooose!

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    Just a quickie... I think the sample test we were given for tomorrow's final has an error.

    Vector from point (2,1) to (-7,-1).

    Write in rectangular coordinate form.

    I get v = (-7-2)i + (-1-1)j = -9i - 2j

    Sample test answers are
    a) -9i
    b) 9i
    c) -9j
    d) 9j

    I don't think it's right... somebody confirm.
     
  2. socrates42

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    my brain hurts, its the 5th of may, time for taquilla not for vectors! (sorry to hear youve got a final, mines not till 1 fri)
     
  3. Alex

    Alex Community Founder
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    If my vector addition is correct, they should have the j^ (j hat) direction as well...

    Odd, I would choose the -9i since it comes first regardless.

    Draw the vector, it should look correct. Within the plane of the i,j dimension, we know 9i should at least be in there...
     
  4. miloman

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    ur answer is right... theirs are wrong
     
  5. Weapon

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    does j hat mean jimmy hat?
     

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