Column Vector - Subtraction

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One simple way to solve the problem of vector subtraction is to change it to vector addition.

In the case below, you're asked to find AB - BC.
Diagramatically, this is the same as AB + CB.
Note: In the diagram below, CB = BC' . (confused about negative vectors?)

In column vector form, either way will give us the same answer.

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