Math Problem Statement

Given the vectors u with rightwards arrow on top equals open angle brackets short dash 3 comma space short dash 2 close angle brackets and v with rightwards arrow on top equals open angle brackets 5 comma space short dash 7 close angle brackets, find 4 u with rightwards arrow on top minus 2 v with rightwards arrow on top.

Solution

To find 4u2v4\vec{u} - 2\vec{v}, we need to multiply each vector by its scalar and then subtract them.

Given:

u=3,2,v=5,7\vec{u} = \langle -3, -2 \rangle, \quad \vec{v} = \langle 5, -7 \rangle

Step 1: Multiply u\vec{u} by 4

4u=4×3,2=4×(3),4×(2)=12,84\vec{u} = 4 \times \langle -3, -2 \rangle = \langle 4 \times (-3), 4 \times (-2) \rangle = \langle -12, -8 \rangle

Step 2: Multiply v\vec{v} by 2

2v=2×5,7=2×5,2×(7)=10,142\vec{v} = 2 \times \langle 5, -7 \rangle = \langle 2 \times 5, 2 \times (-7) \rangle = \langle 10, -14 \rangle

Step 3: Subtract 2v2\vec{v} from 4u4\vec{u}

4u2v=12,810,14=1210,8(14)=22,64\vec{u} - 2\vec{v} = \langle -12, -8 \rangle - \langle 10, -14 \rangle = \langle -12 - 10, -8 - (-14) \rangle = \langle -22, 6 \rangle

Thus, 4u2v=22,64\vec{u} - 2\vec{v} = \langle -22, 6 \rangle.

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  1. How do you calculate the magnitude of a vector?
  2. What is the dot product of u\vec{u} and v\vec{v}?
  3. How do you find the angle between two vectors?
  4. What is the geometric interpretation of vector subtraction?
  5. How do you add two vectors graphically?

Tip: When working with vectors, always be mindful of signs during scalar multiplication and vector operations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Algebra
Scalar Multiplication
Vector Subtraction

Formulas

Scalar multiplication of a vector: c⟨a, b⟩ = ⟨c * a, c * b⟩
Vector subtraction: ⟨a, b⟩ - ⟨c, d⟩ = ⟨a - c, b - d⟩

Theorems

Basic properties of vector operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12