WAEC Further Mathematics 2018 Question 34

Question 34

Vectors

If OX = (−7, 6) and OY = (16, −11) (column vectors), find YX.

  1. A.(9, −5)
  2. B.(−23, −5)
  3. C.(9, 17)
  4. D.(−23, 17)
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Answer: D ((−23, 17))

Explanation

YX = OX − OY = (−7 − 16, 6 + 11) = (−23, 17).