SOLUTION: Vector u has its initial point at (1, -12) and its terminal point at (18, 6). Vector v points in a direction opposite that of u, and its magnitude is three times the magnitude of u

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Question 1172418: Vector u has its initial point at (1, -12) and its terminal point at (18, 6). Vector v points in a direction opposite that of u, and its magnitude is three times the magnitude of u. What is the component form of vector v?
a. v=(-51,-54)
b. v=(-51,18)
c. v=(51,-54)
d. v=(51,-18)
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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Vector u is (18-1,6-(-12)) = (17,18)

Vector v is 3u.

Do the arithmetic.