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Question 62 of 106 in Unit 8

Shape and Space 8

2 marks · Normal

Write the column vector for the displacement from the point (−2, 6) to the point (4, −3).

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Also accept: [6; -9]; (6, -9)

Common mistakes: Subtracting the wrong way round (i.e., (−6, 9)); Mixing up x and y components

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M1 · 1 mark · Subtracts coordinates correctly (4−(−2), (−3)−6)

A1 · 1 mark · Columns correct: or equivalent

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The displacement is found by subtracting the initial coordinates from the final coordinates:

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