Question

just a kinda general question in geometic vectors what does 2p+1/2q-r do. like what does the 2 do, the 1/2, and the -.

Answer 1

they tell you how far to move along those axies

Answer 2

what about the - does it flip it or something?

Answer 3

it means -1

Answer 4

you have -1 rs

Answer 5

its like following a treasure map directions; go p for 2 steps; then turn q and go 1/2 a step; then turn r and back up 1 step

Answer 6

so in this problem u= 3.1 cm and 207 degrees, how would the - affect it?

Answer 7

- tells you to go in the opposite direction from the postive direction

Answer 8

hm. so i would the other direction?

Answer 9

i got no idea what you drew