Subtract Vectors
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Common Core (Vector and Matrix Quantities)
Common Core for Mathematics
Examples, solutions, videos, and lessons to help High School students understand vector subtraction v – w as v + (–w), where –w is the additive inverse ofw, with the same magnitude as w and pointing in the opposite direction.
Represent vector subtraction graphically by connecting the tips in the appropriate order, and perform vector subtraction component-wise.
The following diagram shows how to subtract vectors graphically. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions for vector subtraction.
Subtracting vectors graphically
Subtracting two vectors graphically
Example of subtracting two vectors using head to tail method.
This video shows how to subtract vectors numerically using the component method.
Subtract vectors using the End-to-End method, Law of Cosines and Law of Sines. Vector Subtraction - Navigation Problem
Subtract vectors using the End-to-End method, Law of Cosines and Law of Sines.
An airplane navigation problem is solved using vector subtraction.
Common Core (Vector and Matrix Quantities)
Common Core for Mathematics
Examples, solutions, videos, and lessons to help High School students understand vector subtraction v – w as v + (–w), where –w is the additive inverse ofw, with the same magnitude as w and pointing in the opposite direction.
Represent vector subtraction graphically by connecting the tips in the appropriate order, and perform vector subtraction component-wise.
Suggested Learning Targets
- I can subtract vectors graphically.
- I can subtract vectors using the Component Method.
- I can subtract vectors using the Law of Cosines and Law of Sines.
The following diagram shows how to subtract vectors graphically. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions for vector subtraction.
Subtract Vectors Graphically
How to subtract vectors graphically?Example of subtracting two vectors using head to tail method.
Subtract Vectors using Component Method
Subtracting Vectors Numerically (using Component Method).This video shows how to subtract vectors numerically using the component method.
Subtract vectors using Law of Cosines and Law of Sines
Subtracting Vectors.Subtract vectors using the End-to-End method, Law of Cosines and Law of Sines. Vector Subtraction - Navigation Problem
Subtract vectors using the End-to-End method, Law of Cosines and Law of Sines.
An airplane navigation problem is solved using vector subtraction.
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