SOLUTION: A vector w has initial point (-3,-2) and terminal point (-6,1). Write w in component form.

Question 1194201: A vector w has initial point (-3,-2) and terminal point (-6,1). Write w in component form.
Answer by ikleyn(52814) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Vector w has x-component of  [-6 - (-3)] = -6 + 3 = -3 units from start to end 

and y-component of  [1 - (-2)] = 1 + 2 = 3 units from start to end,

so

    w = (-3,3)  in the component form.

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