Math Problem Statement

Find the vector coordinates of \(\overrightarrow{AC} + \overrightarrow{BD}\) where the points are A(1, 0, 1), B(2, -1, 1), C(-2, -2, 1), and D(1, -2, 1).

Solution

The problem asks for the vector coordinates of AC+BD\overrightarrow{AC} + \overrightarrow{BD}, where the coordinates of the points are:

  • A(1,0,1)A(1, 0, 1)
  • B(2,1,1)B(2, -1, 1)
  • C(2,2,1)C(-2, -2, 1)
  • D(1,2,1)D(1, -2, 1)

Step 1: Find the vector AC\overrightarrow{AC}

The vector AC\overrightarrow{AC} is obtained by subtracting the coordinates of AA from those of CC:

AC=CA=(21,20,11)=(3,2,0)\overrightarrow{AC} = C - A = (-2 - 1, -2 - 0, 1 - 1) = (-3, -2, 0)

Step 2: Find the vector BD\overrightarrow{BD}

Similarly, the vector BD\overrightarrow{BD} is obtained by subtracting the coordinates of BB from those of DD:

BD=DB=(12,2(1),11)=(1,1,0)\overrightarrow{BD} = D - B = (1 - 2, -2 - (-1), 1 - 1) = (-1, -1, 0)

Step 3: Add the vectors AC\overrightarrow{AC} and BD\overrightarrow{BD}

Now, we add the two vectors:

AC+BD=(3,2,0)+(1,1,0)=(4,3,0)\overrightarrow{AC} + \overrightarrow{BD} = (-3, -2, 0) + (-1, -1, 0) = (-4, -3, 0)

Thus, the vector coordinates of AC+BD\overrightarrow{AC} + \overrightarrow{BD} are (4,3,0)(-4, -3, 0).

Would you like further details or explanations on any part of this solution?

Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:

  1. How do you subtract two vectors in three-dimensional space?
  2. What is the significance of a vector's direction and magnitude?
  3. How can you find the length (magnitude) of a vector like AC\overrightarrow{AC}?
  4. How does vector addition work geometrically?
  5. Can vectors be added if they are not in the same coordinate space?

Tip: When adding vectors, make sure to add the corresponding components (x with x, y with y, and z with z) to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Addition
Coordinate Geometry
3D Vectors

Formulas

Vector subtraction: \(\overrightarrow{AB} = B - A\)
Vector addition: \(\overrightarrow{AB} + \overrightarrow{CD} = (x_1 + x_2, y_1 + y_2, z_1 + z_2)\)

Theorems

Vector Addition Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12