4.10.1

Vectors Introduction

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Vector Notation

Vectors represent a movement in a certain direction with a certain size. Vectors can be written in the following ways:

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Bold type, underline or squiggle underneath

  • These formats indicate it is a vector (not just a number).
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Column vector

  • This one says the vector goes 3 units to the right then 3 units down.

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1.1Using Numbers

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2.2Manipulating Algebra

2.3Proofs & Functions

2.4Straight Line Graphs

2.5Common Graphs

2.6Transformations & Tangents

2.7Properties of Graphs

2.8Solving Equations

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2.10Sequences

3Ratio

4Geometry

4.1Introduction to Geometry

4.2Triangles & Quadrilaterals

4.3Transformations

4.4Circle Basics

4.5Circle Theorems

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4.93D Shapes

4.10Vectors

5Probability

6Statistics

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