4.8.1

Vector 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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1Number

1.1Place Value

1.2Factors & Multiples

1.3Operations

1.4Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

1.5Growth & Decay

1.6Measurements & Units

1.7Accuracy

2Algebra

3Ratio, Proportion & Rates of Change

4Geometry & Measures

5Probability

6Statistics

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