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

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.4 Vectors - 8.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 627: 43

Answer

$\sqrt {89}$

Work Step by Step

Let us consider two vectors $v=pi+qj$ and $w=xi+yj$; 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, $||v -w||= ||(3i-5j) -(-2i+3j)|| \\ = ||5i-8j || \\ = \sqrt {(5)^2+(-8)^2} \\ =\sqrt {89}$
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