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The problem asks to determine the values of \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) for which the vectors  
\[
\vec{a} = 2\vec{i} - \alpha \vec{j} + 4\vec{k} \quad \text{and} \quad \vec{b} = 6\vec{i} + 8\vec{j} + \beta \vec{k}
\]  
are collinear.

### **Condition for Collinearity**
Two vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are collinear if there exists a scalar \(k\) such that:  
\[
\vec{a} = k \cdot \vec{b}.
\]  
This means that the components of \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\) are proportional:
\[
\frac{a_1}{b_1} = \frac{a_2}{b_2} = \frac{a_3}{b_3},
\]
where \(a_1, a_2, a_3\) and \(b_1, b_2, b_3\) are the components of vectors \(\vec{a}\) and \(\vec{b}\), respectively.

### **Given Components**
From the problem:
- \(\vec{a} = (2, -\alpha, 4)\)
- \(\vec{b} = (6, 8, \beta)\)

### **Equating Proportions**
For collinearity:
\[
\frac{2}{6} = \frac{-\alpha}{8} = \frac{4}{\beta}.
\]

1. Start with the first ratio:
\[
\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}.
\]

Thus:
\[
\frac{-\alpha}{8} = \frac{1}{3} \quad \Rightarrow \quad -\alpha = \frac{8}{3} \quad \Rightarrow \quad \alpha = -\frac{8}{3}.
\]

2. Now consider the last ratio:
\[
\frac{4}{\beta} = \frac{1}{3}.
\]

Thus:
\[
4 = \frac{\beta}{3} \quad \Rightarrow \quad \beta = 12.
\]

### **Final Answer**
The values of \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\) for which the vectors are collinear are:  
\[
\alpha = -\frac{8}{3}, \quad \beta = 12.
\]

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**Tip**: Always check the proportionality of components when determining collinearity of vectors.

При каких значениях α и β коллинеарны векторы a⃗ = 2i⃗ − αj⃗ + 4k⃗ и b⃗ = 6i⃗ + 8j⃗ + βk⃗?

Learn how to determine the values of α and β for which the vectors a⃗ = 2i⃗ − αj⃗ + 4k⃗ and b⃗ = 6i⃗ + 8j⃗ + βk⃗ are collinear. This problem explores vector algebra, proportional components, and the condition for vector collinearity. Suitable for Grades 9-11.

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