Chapter 9: Q. 27 (page 621)
In Problems, the vector v has initial point P and terminal point Q. Write v in the form; that is, find its position vector.
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The position vector is
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Chapter 9: Q. 27 (page 621)
In Problems, the vector v has initial point P and terminal point Q. Write v in the form; that is, find its position vector.
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The position vector is
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