a=−5i+7j\mathbf{a} = -5\mathbf{i} + 7\mathbf{j}a=−5i+7j and b=xi+yj\mathbf{b} = x\mathbf{i} + y\mathbf{j}b=xi+yj
Given that the resultant force of a\mathbf{a}a and b\mathbf{b}b is −2i−3j-2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j}−2i−3j find the values of x x\,x and yyy
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths Vectors with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 123 questions covering 11.1 Vectors, 11.2 Representing Vectors, 11.3 Magnitude and Direction, 11.4 Position Vectors, 11.5 Solving Geometric Problems, and 11.6 Modelling with Vectors, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
