Math Problem Statement

[9, 7] is the difference between 2 vectors with components [3, 4] and [-6, b]. What is b?

Solution

We are given that the difference between two vectors [3,4][3, 4] and [6,b][-6, b] is [9,7][9, 7].

The difference between two vectors is calculated component-wise:

[ \text{Vector 1} - \text{Vector 2} = \left( [3, 4] - [-6, b] \right) = [9, 7] ]

This can be broken down into two equations based on their components:

  1. 3(6)=93 - (-6) = 9
  2. 4b=74 - b = 7

Let's solve each equation:

  1. 3(6)=3+6=93 - (-6) = 3 + 6 = 9 (this is true)
  2. 4b=74 - b = 7

Now, solve for bb:

4b=7    b=47=34 - b = 7 \implies b = 4 - 7 = -3

Thus, b=3b = -3.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the sum of the vectors [3,4][3, 4] and [6,3][-6, -3]?
  2. How do you find the magnitude of a vector?
  3. How do you calculate the dot product of two vectors?
  4. Can the difference of two vectors be a zero vector?
  5. What is a unit vector, and how is it calculated?

Tip: When solving vector equations, handle each component separately for clarity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Subtraction
Linear Algebra

Formulas

Vector 1 - Vector 2 = Result Vector
Component-wise Subtraction

Theorems

Basic Vector Subtraction Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10