Math Problem Statement

The task is to compute the vector that originates from point A(4, 5, 6) to point B(3, -4, -7).

Solution

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The task is to compute the vector that originates from point A(4,5,6)A(4, 5, 6) to point B(3,4,7)B(3, -4, -7).

Formula for a vector between two points:

The vector AB\vec{AB} is calculated as: AB=x2x1,y2y1,z2z1\vec{AB} = \langle x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1, z_2 - z_1 \rangle where A(x1,y1,z1)A(x_1, y_1, z_1) and B(x2,y2,z2)B(x_2, y_2, z_2).

Substitution:

AB=34,45,76\vec{AB} = \langle 3 - 4, -4 - 5, -7 - 6 \rangle AB=1,9,13\vec{AB} = \langle -1, -9, -13 \rangle

In component form:

The vector is: AB=i9j13k\vec{AB} = -i - 9j - 13k

Answer:

The correct option is D: i9j13k-i - 9j - 13k.


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Tip:

Always subtract the coordinates of the initial point from the terminal point when finding a vector!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Algebra
3D Geometry
Vector Operations

Formulas

Vector formula: \vec{AB} = \langle x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1, z_2 - z_1 \rangle

Theorems

Vector addition and subtraction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11