Expressing Vector R in Terms of A, B, C, & D

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The discussion revolves around expressing vector R in terms of vectors A, B, C, and D. Two potential equations are proposed: R = B - D and R = A + C. The initial attempts to solve the problem highlight confusion regarding the relationships between the vectors based on their directional arrows. Participants confirm that while both equations are valid, neither is definitively the stated answer to the problem. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in vector relationships to arrive at the correct expression for R.
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Homework Statement


Express the vector R in terms of A, B, C, D
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R=B-D
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R=A+C

In this problem, I figured that because of the way the arrows are pointing R+D=B which you can then simplify to R=B-D. However, this is not an answer to the problem.

I then tried using the other triangle with R. Because of the way the arrows are pointing, I figured that A+C=R. However, this is also not a solution to the problem.
 

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Beanie said:
R=B-D
OR
R=A+C
I agree. What is the stated answer?
 
phinds said:
I agree. What is the stated answer?
There is no stated answer, however these are the possible answers (VIEW ATTACHED IMAGE)
 

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Right. And one of those works just fine.
 
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