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

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Question 1134029: Given that P = (-4, 11) and Q = (-5, 8), find the component form and magnitude of vector QP .
Answer by ikleyn(52815) About Me  (Show Source):
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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  sqrt%281%2A1+%2B+3%2A3%29 = sqrt%2810%29.