Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Vectors in two dimensions

Vectors in two dimensions — practice question

$p = \begin{pmatrix}2\\8\end{pmatrix}$ and $q = \begin{pmatrix}-1\\4\end{pmatrix}$.
(a(i))[1]

Work out $p - q$.

(a(ii))[1]

Work out $6p$.

(b)[2]

Work out $|p - q|$.

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