Examples
(1,2)(1,2) , (-5,-7)(−5,−7)
Step 1
To find the position vector, subtract the initial point vector PP from the terminal point vector QQ.
Q-P=(-5i-7j)-(1i+2j)Q−P=(−5i−7j)−(1i+2j)
Step 2
Step 2.1
Multiply ii by 11.
-5i-7j-(i+2j)−5i−7j−(i+2j)
Step 2.2
Apply the distributive property.
-5i-7j-i-(2j)−5i−7j−i−(2j)
Step 2.3
Multiply 22 by -1−1.
-5i-7j-i-2j−5i−7j−i−2j
-5i-7j-i-2j−5i−7j−i−2j
Step 3
Step 3.1
Subtract ii from -5i−5i.
-7j-6i-2j−7j−6i−2j
Step 3.2
Subtract 2j2j from -7j−7j.
-9j-6i−9j−6i
-9j-6i−9j−6i
Step 4