Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U) · Geometry and Algebra of Vectors

Vector addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication

Compute a combination of vector addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication in component form. Unlimited questions, five difficulty levels, and a full worked solution every time — free.

Practice this skill Curriculum: MCV4U-GV1.2, MCV4U-GV2.1

Try one

Given u = (4, -3) and v = (-6, 6), compute u - v.

  • (−2, 3)
  • (10, −9)
  • (11, −9)
  • (−10, 9)

Answer: (10, -9)

See one solved, step by step

Given u = (9, -6) and v = (-5, -2), compute u + v.

  • (−4, 8)
  • (5, −8)
  • (4, −8)
  • (14, −4)
📘 Worked solution
1u + v = (4, −8)Work through each coordinate on its own: combine the matching components of u and v (scaled first, if there's a scalar).

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