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GB-34-02-001 · Vector between two points

A is (8,2)(8,2) and B is (−2,−4)(-2,-4). Find AB→\overrightarrow{AB} as a column vector.

Column Vectors: Vector Between Two Points Booklet p. 75 & p. 89
Method
To get from A to B, subtract coordinates of A from B: AB = (x_B − x_A , y_B − y_A)
Worked Example (GB-34-02-001)
1)
Subtract the coordinates of A from those of B.
2)
(−10−6)\begin{pmatrix}-10\\-6\end{pmatrix}
Ans = (−10−6)\begin{pmatrix}-10\\-6\end{pmatrix}