WAEC Further Mathematics 2012 Question 9

Question 9

Vectors

QRS is a triangle such that QR = (3i + 2j) and SR = (−5i + j). find SQ.

  1. A.8i + j
  2. B.2i − j
  3. C.−2i − 3j
  4. D.−8i − j
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Answer: D (−8i − j)

Explanation

SQ = SR + RQ = SR − QR = (−5i + j) − (3i + 2j) = −8i − j.