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

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Homework Statement


Express the vector R in terms of A, B, C, D
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The Attempt at a Solution


R=B-D
OR
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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