If vector a + vector b=(5,6) and vector a - vector b =(3,2), find vector a and vector b.

kvishal9956

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Let's assume vector a = (a1, a2) and vector b = (b1, b2).

Given:
vector a + vector b = (5, 6) -- (Equation 1)
vector a - vector b = (3, 2) -- (Equation 2)

Adding Equation 1 and Equation 2, we get:
2 * vector a = (5, 6) + (3, 2)
2 * vector a = (8, 8)
vector a = (4, 4)

Subtracting Equation 2 from Equation 1, we get:
2 * vector b = (5, 6) - (3, 2)
2 * vector b = (2, 4)
vector b = (1, 2)

Therefore, vector a = (4, 4) and vector b = (1, 2).
 
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