Math Problem Statement

In R3 , you are given the point P=(6,1,−10) and the vector v=[−16,−8,5] . If the arrow PQ⟶ represents v , then what is OQ−→− ?

Answer: The vector OQ−→− is given by . (Enter your answer within square brackets.)

If u,v and w are vectors in R2 or R3 such that u+v=w , then the head-to-tail rule for addition of vectors can be illustrated using a triangle as in the diagram below. The vertices A,B,C could be O,P,Q where O is the origin (0,0,0) .

Solution

We are given the point P=(6,1,10)P = (6, 1, -10) and the vector v=[16,8,5]\mathbf{v} = [-16, -8, 5]. The arrow PQ\overrightarrow{PQ} represents the vector v\mathbf{v}, which means:

PQ=v=[16,8,5]\overrightarrow{PQ} = \mathbf{v} = [-16, -8, 5]

To find the vector OQ\overrightarrow{OQ}, we use the fact that QQ can be determined by adding the components of vector v\mathbf{v} to the coordinates of point PP.

So, if P=(6,1,10)P = (6, 1, -10) and v=[16,8,5]\mathbf{v} = [-16, -8, 5], then the coordinates of point QQ will be:

Q=P+v=(6,1,10)+(16,8,5)Q = P + \mathbf{v} = (6, 1, -10) + (-16, -8, 5)

Let's calculate the coordinates of QQ:

Qx=6+(16)=10Q_x = 6 + (-16) = -10 Qy=1+(8)=7Q_y = 1 + (-8) = -7 Qz=10+5=5Q_z = -10 + 5 = -5

Thus, Q=(10,7,5)Q = (-10, -7, -5).

The vector OQ\overrightarrow{OQ} is simply the position vector of QQ relative to the origin O(0,0,0)O(0, 0, 0), which is the same as the coordinates of QQ:

OQ=[10,7,5]\overrightarrow{OQ} = [-10, -7, -5]

So, the vector OQ\overrightarrow{OQ} is:

[10,7,5]\boxed{[-10, -7, -5]}

Would you like more details on vector operations or any clarification?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do you calculate the magnitude of a vector in R3\mathbb{R}^3?
  2. What is the dot product of two vectors in R3\mathbb{R}^3, and how is it used?
  3. How do you find the cross product of two vectors in R3\mathbb{R}^3?
  4. How do you determine if two vectors are perpendicular in R3\mathbb{R}^3?
  5. Can you explain how to compute the projection of one vector onto another in R3\mathbb{R}^3?

Tip: When adding vectors, always apply the operation component-wise: add corresponding xx, yy, and zz-coordinates.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Addition
Coordinate Geometry
Position Vectors

Formulas

Q = P + v
OQ = Position vector of point Q

Theorems

Head-to-Tail Rule for Vector Addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12