If AB is a vector from A to B, then its negative vector is BA and it is from B to A. i.e., just multiplying by a negative sign changes the direction of the vector. In this case, we can say AB = - BA and BA = - AB. Also, |AB| = |BA|. Hence, AB and BA are the negatives of each other.
Negating A Vector
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If a =
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The image of P(10, -3) when translated by the vector r is P’ (4, 5). Find r.