Math Problem Statement

The figure below shows four named points A, B, C, and D on a grid generated by two vectors v1, v2 in R². Write each point as a sum of scalar multiples of v1 and v2, and compute given vector relationships.

Solution

To solve the problem based on the uploaded grid with vectors v1v_1 and v2v_2, let's analyze the points A,B,C,DA, B, C, D and express them in terms of the scalar multiples of v1v_1 and v2v_2. Here's how to approach this step-by-step:


Part 1: Express each point A,B,C,DA, B, C, D as a sum of scalar multiples of v1v_1 and v2v_2.

  1. Determine the position of A,B,C,DA, B, C, D in terms of v1v_1 and v2v_2:
    • Locate the points relative to the v1v_1-v2v_2 grid system.
    • Count how many steps along v1v_1 (horizontal direction) and v2v_2 (vertical direction) are needed to reach each point.

Part 2: Express vectors using the given relationships.

You are required to:

  1. Compute the vector differences and sums based on the operations shown (AB,BA,CA,C+8v2,D+8v1\vec{AB}, \vec{BA}, \vec{CA}, C + 8v_2, D + 8v_1).
  2. Use the scalar multiple representation of v1v_1 and v2v_2 for each.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Decomposition
Scalar Multiplication
Vector Addition and Subtraction

Formulas

Vector as a linear combination: v = a*v1 + b*v2
Vector addition: u + v = (u1 + v1, u2 + v2)
Vector subtraction: u - v = (u1 - v1, u2 - v2)

Theorems

Vector Space Properties
Linear Independence of Basis Vectors

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Linear Algebra) or advanced high school