Finding a route through a vector diagram revision notes

Edexcel International GCSE Maths (4MA1), chapter 27: Vectors, specification point 5.1f. Part of the full course.

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A resultant is one vector that replaces a route made from several legs. Write each leg in terms of the given vectors, then add them in order and check by finding another route between the same points.

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