Math Problem Statement
Let u, v, w ∈ R^3 Show that: The vector u − projvu is orthogonal to v
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Algebra
Vector Projection
Orthogonality
Formulas
Projection formula: proj_v(u) = (u · v / v · v) v
Dot product: u · v
Theorems
Orthogonality Theorem: Two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Linear Algebra
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