Math Problem Statement

A = (- 7)((- 8, 4) + (0, 6))

Solution

To solve the given expression:

A=(7)[(8,4)+(0,6)]A = (-7) \cdot \left[(-8, 4) + (0, 6)\right]

  1. Simplify the vector addition: Add the corresponding components of the vectors: (8,4)+(0,6)=(8+0,4+6)=(8,10)(-8, 4) + (0, 6) = (-8 + 0, 4 + 6) = (-8, 10)

  2. Multiply by the scalar 7-7: Multiply each component of the vector (8,10)(-8, 10) by 7-7: (7)(8,10)=(78,710)=(56,70)(-7) \cdot (-8, 10) = (-7 \cdot -8, -7 \cdot 10) = (56, -70)

Final Answer:

A=(56,70)A = (56, -70)

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the magnitude of a vector like (56,70)(56, -70)?
  2. What is the result if the scalar multiplier were positive 77 instead of 7-7?
  3. How do vector operations like addition and scalar multiplication apply in physics?
  4. What happens if one of the vectors in the addition is a zero vector?
  5. How can you graphically represent scalar multiplication of a vector?

Tip:

When multiplying a vector by a scalar, always remember that the direction of the vector changes if the scalar is negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Operations
Scalar Multiplication
Vector Addition

Formulas

Vector Addition: (x1, y1) + (x2, y2) = (x1 + x2, y1 + y2)
Scalar Multiplication: k * (x, y) = (k * x, k * y)

Theorems

Properties of Scalar Multiplication in Vectors

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11