# arrow_back If $\|\mathbf{v}\|=2$ and $\|\mathbf{w}\|=3$, what are the largest and smallest values possible for $\|\mathbf{v}-\mathbf{w}\|$ ? Give a geometric explanation of your results.

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If $\|\mathbf{v}\|=2$ and $\|\mathbf{w}\|=3$, what are the largest and smallest values possible for $\|\mathbf{v}-\mathbf{w}\|$ ? Give a geometric explanation of your results.

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