Question

Let u = <-3, 4>, v = <8, 2>. Find u + v.

Answer 1

< 5, 6 >

Explanation:

Add corresponding components of each vector, that is

u + v

= < - 3 + 8, 4 + 2 >

= < 5, 6 >

Answer 2

Answer: <5, 6>

Explanation:

The addition of two vectors a=<x, y>, b=<x2, y2> can be easily done by simply adding the horizontal components of the two vectors (x+x2) and the two vertical components (y+y2), forming a new vector as a result:

c=<(x+x2), (y+y2)>.

In this case:

u + v = <-3, 4> + <8, 2>

u + v = <-3+8, 4+2>

u + v = <5, 6>