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How do you add opposing vectors?

This tutorial will give a you a nice trick for adding up vectors that point in exactly opposite directions.

Summary

Notes

    1. The vectors point along the same line
    1. The vectors point along the same line
    2. The 35 vector point in the + direction
    3. The 15 vector points in the - direction
    1. To find the total vector length, just subtract the lengths of the two vectors
    1. Remember these tips when you are adding vectors that are directly opposite