Math Problem Statement

Vector \( \vec{v} = (1, 2, 4) \) has initial point \( (-9, 15, -6) \). Find the terminal point.

Solution

To find the terminal point of a vector v=(1,2,4)\vec{v} = (1, 2, 4) that has an initial point (9,15,6)(-9, 15, -6), we add the components of the vector v\vec{v} to the coordinates of the initial point.

Let the initial point be (x1,y1,z1)=(9,15,6)(x_1, y_1, z_1) = (-9, 15, -6) and the vector components be v=(1,2,4)\vec{v} = (1, 2, 4).

The terminal point (x2,y2,z2)(x_2, y_2, z_2) can be found by: x2=x1+1=9+1=8x_2 = x_1 + 1 = -9 + 1 = -8 y2=y1+2=15+2=17y_2 = y_1 + 2 = 15 + 2 = 17 z2=z1+4=6+4=2z_2 = z_1 + 4 = -6 + 4 = -2

So, the terminal point is: (x2,y2,z2)=(8,17,2)(x_2, y_2, z_2) = (-8, 17, -2)

Answer:

The terminal point is (8,17,2)(-8, 17, -2).

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Tip:

When given a vector and an initial point, always add each component of the vector to the corresponding coordinate of the initial point to find the terminal point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector addition
Coordinate geometry

Formulas

(x_2, y_2, z_2) = (x_1 + v_x, y_1 + v_y, z_1 + v_z)

Theorems

Vector addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12