SOLUTION: Given that P = (-4, 11) and Q = (-5, 8), find the component form and magnitude of vector QP .

Question 1134029: Given that P = (-4, 11) and Q = (-5, 8), find the component form and magnitude of vector QP .
Answer by ikleyn(52817) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x-component of the vector QP is  QPx = -4 - (-5) = -4 + 5 = 1.


y-component of the vector QP is  QPy =  11 - 8 = 3.


The component form of the vector QP is  QP = (1,3).


The magnitude of the vector QP is   = .

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