Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 655: 42

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Let us consider two vectors $v=pi+qj+rj$ and $w=xi+yj+zk$; then we have: $v \pm w=(p \pm x)i+(q \pm y)j$ The magnitude of any vector (let us say $v$) can be determined using the formula $||v||=\sqrt{p^2+q^2+r^2} $ Therefore, $||v||=\sqrt{(3)^2+(1)^2+(-2)^2} \\ = \sqrt {9+1+4} \\ = \sqrt {14}$ Also, $||w||=\sqrt{(-3)^2+(2)^2+(-1)^2} \\ = \sqrt {9+4+1} \\ = \sqrt {14}$ Now, $||v||-||w||=\sqrt {14}-\sqrt {14}=0$
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