Can You Solve Graphical Vector Problems Using Only Math and Integration?

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I have an exam on vectors and 2 dimensional motion today. I NEED to know if it is possible to solve any GRAPHICAL VECTOR PROBLEM using only INTEGRATION AND MATH WITHOUT ADDING VECTORS TOGETHER GRAPHICALLY. So given any word problem that is supposed to be solved using that stupid graphic method, you can also just solve with math and intuition and pictures right?? I have no frikkin clue how to do it the graphical way and i have solved tons of 2d motion problems using just math. Really hoping the prof doesn't try to make us do it graphically but if he does i am planning to get partial credit by solving it without adding vectors and integrating vectors.

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isukatphysics69 said:
So given any word problem that is supposed to be solved using that stupid graphic method, you can also just solve with math and intuition and pictures right?
Sure.
It can be more complicated in some problems.

Adding vectors graphically is really not magic.
 
isukatphysics69 said:
I have no frikkin clue how to do it the graphical way
Can you give an example problem?