Math Problem Statement

Find a vector a with representation given by the directed line segment AB. Draw AB and the equivalent representation starting at the origin.

Solution

To solve this problem, you need to find vector a\mathbf{a}, represented by the directed line segment from point AA to point BB. Typically, the coordinates for AA and BB would be provided, but since they aren't given, let's just discuss the general approach.

Steps:

  1. Understand the Vector Representation:

    • A vector a\mathbf{a} from point A(x1,y1)A(x_1, y_1) to point B(x2,y2)B(x_2, y_2) can be represented as: a=x2x1,y2y1\mathbf{a} = \langle x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1 \rangle
  2. Draw AB\overrightarrow{AB}:

    • Plot the points AA and BB on a coordinate plane.
    • Draw a directed line segment (arrow) from AA to BB.
  3. Equivalent Representation from the Origin:

    • The vector a\mathbf{a} can also be represented starting from the origin (0,0)(0,0) to the point (x2x1,y2y1)(x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1).
    • Plot the point (x2x1,y2y1)(x_2 - x_1, y_2 - y_1) from the origin and draw a directed line segment (arrow).

Example:

If A=(3,2)A = (3, 2) and B=(6,5)B = (6, 5):

  • The vector a=63,52=3,3\mathbf{a} = \langle 6 - 3, 5 - 2 \rangle = \langle 3, 3 \rangle.

  • Draw AB\overrightarrow{AB} from (3, 2) to (6, 5).

  • Draw the vector from origin to (3, 3).

This visualization shows the same vector starting from the origin, maintaining the direction and magnitude.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vectors
Coordinate Geometry
Representation of Vectors

Formulas

Vector a = ⟨x₂ - x₁, y₂ - y₁⟩

Theorems

Vector addition and equivalence from different positions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11