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Subtraction with vectors

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Subtraction with vectors”, from the unit “Vectors” (Year 11 Maths) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. A resultant vector is the ___ vector that produces the same effect as a combination of other vectors.
  2. Match each addition of two vectors to the correct resultant.
  3. You are given that {1\choose4} + {a\choose-7} = {4\choose-3}. The value of a is ___.
  4. You are given that {-3\choose4} + {a\choose2} + {-2\choose-7} = {-4\choose-1}. The value of a is ___.
  5. Which vector addition is represented by this diagram?
  6. ABCD is a quadrilateral. The vector a is -8\choose -2, the vector b is -4 \choose -6 and the vector d is 6 \choose 4. Select the correct steps to show that ABCD is a trapezium.
  7. Find the additive inverse of 5 \choose -2
  8. Match each subtraction to its equivalent addition.
  9. Match each subtraction to its resultant.
  10. You are given that {-5\choose3}- {a\choose-2} = {-7\choose5}. The value of a is ___.
  11. Which vector subtraction can be represented by this diagram?
  12. You are given that {6\choose4}- {a\choose1} - {-3\choose-2} = {9\choose5}. The value of a is ___.

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