It is given that 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 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.
37 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 1.9 Vectors, covering 1.9.1 Vectors, 1.9.2 Vectors, 1.9.3 Vectors, 1.9.4 Vectors, and 1.9 Vectors. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.