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0580/42 May/Jun 2026, Question 5: Column vectors

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 42 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

P is at (−3, 5) and the vector from P to Q is (8, −3). Find the coordinates of Q.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Q = (−3 + 8, 5 + (−3))
  2. 2Q = (5, 2)

Answer(5, 2)

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