How do you subtract vectors given V1 = -5i + 2j and V2 = -3i -9j? Precalculus Vectors in the Plane Vector Operations 1 Answer A. S. Adikesavan Jul 6, 2016 #V1-V2=-2i+11j# Explanation: If #V1=(a1i+b1j)=(a1, b1) and V2=(a2i+b2j)=(a2, b2)#, then, #V1+-V2=(a1+-a2, b1+-b2)# So, here, #V1-V2(-5-(-3), 2-(-9)=-2, 11)=-2i+11j#. Answer link Related questions Question #b4ef9 What is meant by a component of a vector? How do I find the vertical component of a vector? How do i find the horizontal component of a vector? Is vector addition commutative? What happens when I multiply a vector by itself? What is the definition of vector addition? How do I do vector subtraction? What is a velocity vector? How can the law of cosines be used to find the magnitude of a resultant? See all questions in Vector Operations Impact of this question 1650 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License