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QuizMultiple Choice

Vector Addition and Subtraction

Question 6 • *PGHS Precalculus B

Let r = ⟨7, 1⟩ and s = ⟨–12, –3⟩. What is r – s?

Answer
A
⟨–19, –4⟩
B
⟨–5, –2⟩
C
⟨10, 13⟩
D
⟨19, 4⟩

Explanation

Subtract vectors component by component: r − s = ⟨7 − (−12), 1 − (−3)⟩. Subtracting a negative is addition, so the result is ⟨19, 4⟩, which is choice D.

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