Vector Addition Using Unit Vector Notation

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To solve the problem of finding the x, y, and z components of the sum of two displacement vectors, the components cx = 7.9, cy = -4.0, cz = -6.2 and dx = 4.5, dy = -1.5, dz = 3.3 need to be added together. The sum can be expressed in unit vector notation as A = (cx + dx)i + (cy + dy)j + (cz + dz)k. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the initial steps and the usefulness of hints provided by WileyPlus. Understanding vector representation in unit vector notation is essential for completing the task. Clarifying these concepts will aid in successfully solving the problem.
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Homework Statement



Find the (a) x, (b) y, and (c) z components of the sum of the displacements and whose components (in meters, m) along the three axes are cx = 7.9, cy = -4.0, cz = -6.2; dx = 4.5, dy = -1.5, dz = 3.3.

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I don't know.

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No idea how to even begin this one... WileyPlus gave me a hint, but this hint is pretty much useless.

I didn't wait until the last minute to do these problems, its just that this is the last one on Wiley that i need to do to get above a 9/10...
 
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Looks like you are adding 2 vectors C and D using unit vector notation. Are you familiar with representing a vector A like this: A = axi + byj + cz k?
 
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