Learn the difference between a scalar and a vector, with examples from daily life. Jason Gibson demonstrates how to add and subtract vectors using both graphical and numerical methods. See him work through problems step by step to explain how vectors work and how they can be expressed in simple language.

Originally released by TMW Media Group, 2007. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 08, 2015.

Scalars and Vectors: Overview (15:51); --Components of a Vector (9:13); -- Scalars and Vectors: Word Problem (17:12); .