If and , what is ?
- \langle 7, 7 \rangle
- \langle 11, 1 \rangle
- \langle 7, -7 \rangle
- \langle 7, 1 \rangle (correct answer)
Explanation: This problem asks for vector addition v + w where v = ⟨9, -3⟩ and w = ⟨-2, 4⟩. For vector addition, angle brackets a comma b plus angle brackets c comma d equals angle brackets a plus c comma b plus d. Calculating: v plus w equals angle brackets 9 comma negative 3 plus angle brackets negative 2 comma 4 equals angle brackets 9 plus negative 2 comma negative 3 plus 4 equals angle brackets 7 comma 1. Add corresponding components.