Math Problem Statement

What is the magnitude and direction angle of vector c, given that c = a - b with a = ⟨2, 10⟩ and b = ⟨-5, -14⟩?

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Find vector cc by calculating c=abc = a - b.

    • Given: a=2,10a = \langle 2, 10 \rangle b=5,14b = \langle -5, -14 \rangle
    • Calculation: c=ab=2(5),10(14)=2+5,10+14=7,24c = a - b = \langle 2 - (-5), 10 - (-14) \rangle = \langle 2 + 5, 10 + 14 \rangle = \langle 7, 24 \rangle
  2. Calculate the magnitude of vector cc.

    • The magnitude c|c| is calculated as: c=72+242=49+576=625=25|c| = \sqrt{7^2 + 24^2} = \sqrt{49 + 576} = \sqrt{625} = 25
  3. Find the direction angle θ\theta of vector cc.

    • The direction angle θ\theta can be calculated using the formula: θ=tan1(247)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{24}{7}\right)
    • Calculating θ\theta: θtan1(3.4286)73.7\theta \approx \tan^{-1}(3.4286) \approx 73.7^\circ

Conclusion

The magnitude of cc is 25, and the direction angle θ\theta is approximately 73.773.7^\circ.

Answer

The correct answer is:

  • c=25,θ=73.7|c| = 25, \theta = 73.7^\circ

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you calculate the magnitude and direction of a vector if it had components x,y\langle x, y \rangle?
  2. If bb were 5,14\langle 5, -14 \rangle instead, what would be the new direction of cc?
  3. How do you determine the angle of a vector in the second quadrant?
  4. What is the magnitude and angle of vector d=cd = -c?
  5. Can the angle of a vector be negative, and how would it affect its direction?

Tip: When calculating the direction of a vector, always check which quadrant it lies in to ensure the correct angle interpretation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector subtraction
Magnitude of a vector
Direction angle of a vector

Formulas

Vector subtraction: c = a - b
Magnitude of vector: |c| = √(x^2 + y^2)
Direction angle of vector: θ = tan^(-1)(y/x)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12