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Question 142546: HELP!!!!!!!


If vector u = (5, 3) and vector v = (-1, 4), what is the component form of vector u + v?
: HELP!!!!!!!


If vector u = (5, 3) and vector v = (-1, 4), what is the component form of vector u + v?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(9390) About Me  (Show Source):
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To add the vectors and simply add each component like this:

Start with the given expression

Add each component

Combine like terms

So