GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Geometry & Measures: Vectors - Examples - Explained

The video tutorial covers a vector math problem, explaining how to calculate twice vector A plus vector B as a column vector. It details the process of doubling vector A, adding vector B, and calculating the final answer. The tutorial also provides exam tips, emphasizing the importance of knowing formulas, showing methods, and checking answers to achieve full marks.

What is the initial task involving vectors A and B?

• Multiply vector A by vector B

• Determine the value of twice vector A plus vector B

• Find the difference between vector A and vector B

• Calculate the sum of vector A and vector B

How do you calculate twice vector A?

• Multiply each component of vector A by 3

• Multiply each component of vector A by 2

• Add vector A to itself

• Subtract vector A from itself

What is the final result of the vector operation?

• 7, 9

• 5, 2

• 10, 4

• 9, 11

Which of the following is a key exam tip mentioned?

• Use a highlighter to mark important information

• Skip difficult questions

• Avoid showing your method

• Memorize all the questions

Why is it important to show your method in exams?

• It helps in getting partial marks

• It confuses the examiner

• It is not necessary

• It wastes time