How Do You Draw Vector AB and Its Equivalent from the Origin?

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The discussion centers on calculating and representing vector AB from points A(2,3) and B(-2,1). The vector AB is determined to be <-4,-2>. The key point is that vector AB can be represented starting from the origin (0,0) as the equivalent vector <-4,-2>, illustrating that vectors can be drawn from different origins while maintaining the same direction and magnitude.

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Ok can someone help me. Its driving me crazy! and I know its really simple so the problem gives me points A and B:

A(2,3)

B(-2,1)

First it wants me to find vector AB
so i did that :

AB= <-4,-2>

Now, I am confused cause it wants me to draw it and the equivalent representation starting at the origin. and i don't know how to do that.


Thanks!
Julien
 
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You can either draw a vector between (2,3) and (-2,1) or the equivalent vector between (0,0) and (-4,-2), right? They are the same, just with different origins.
 

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