Simple Vector Difference Question

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The discussion focuses on calculating the vector sum C and vector difference D of two vectors A = 2.00i + 600j and B = 3.00i - 200j. The results are C = 5.00i + 4.00j and D = -1.00i + 8.00j. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the need to graph these vectors in the Cartesian plane to visually represent their addition and subtraction, illustrating the geometric interpretation of vector operations.

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Given the Vectors A = 2.00i +600j and B=3.00i -200j, (a) draw the vector sum C= A+B and the Vector difference D=A-B (b) calculate C and D, first in terms of unit vectors and then in terms of polar coordinates, with angles measured with respecy to + x axis.

This is wat I got so far
C = A+B
= 5.00i+4.00j

D= A-B
= -1.00i+8.00j

How do I graph it and etc..
 
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I think when it says draw them, it wants you to draw arrow segments in the cartesian plane to represent the vectors, and show the geometric way of adding the two vectors.
 

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