Help please getting the LaTeX correct for this vector expression

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The discussion focuses on formatting vector expressions in LaTeX, specifically how to correctly display the expression $\overrightarrow{b-ta}$. The solution involves using the LaTeX command \texttt{overrightarrow} to achieve the desired long arrow notation. Participants confirmed that while \texttt{\textbackslash vec\{b\} - t \textbackslash vec\{a\}} is technically correct, the requirement was for the longer arrow representation.

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$t\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ where t is a scalar times the vector a.

How can I make $\vec{b-ta}$ look right?

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$$
\overrightarrow{b-ta}
$$
 
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The trick was to use the overrightarrow

as in

\overrightarrow{b-ta}
 
I vould have said that \vec{b} - t \vec{a} was correct.
 
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Yes, but I think they wanted the long arrow.

Long arrows shot from longbows travel farther and are more accurate when hitting a target. (jk)
 

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