Math Problem Statement

Determine the sum: 0 * (-5, 5, 0) + (-4) * (-2, -2, 3)

Solution

We are asked to determine the sum of the given expression, which involves scalar multiplication and vector addition. The expression is:

0(550)+(4)(223)0 \cdot \begin{pmatrix} -5 \\ 5 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} + (-4) \cdot \begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ -2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}

Step 1: Multiply the scalars by the vectors.

  1. Multiply the first vector by 00:

0(550)=(000)0 \cdot \begin{pmatrix} -5 \\ 5 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}

  1. Multiply the second vector by 4-4:

4(223)=((4)(2)(4)(2)(4)3)=(8812)-4 \cdot \begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ -2 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} (-4) \cdot (-2) \\ (-4) \cdot (-2) \\ (-4) \cdot 3 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 8 \\ -12 \end{pmatrix}

Step 2: Add the resulting vectors.

(000)+(8812)=(8812)\begin{pmatrix} 0 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} + \begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 8 \\ -12 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 8 \\ -12 \end{pmatrix}

Final Answer:

(8812)\begin{pmatrix} 8 \\ 8 \\ -12 \end{pmatrix}

Would you like any more details or further explanation?

Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you compute the dot product of two vectors?
  2. What is the difference between vector addition and scalar multiplication?
  3. What is a zero vector, and how does it affect vector operations?
  4. How do vectors relate to linear transformations in matrices?
  5. How does scalar multiplication affect the direction and magnitude of a vector?

Tip: When performing vector operations, always handle scalar multiplication before adding the vectors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Scalar Multiplication
Vector Addition

Formulas

Scalar multiplication of vectors: c * (x, y, z) = (c * x, c * y, c * z)
Vector addition: (x1, y1, z1) + (x2, y2, z2) = (x1 + x2, y1 + y2, z1 + z2)

Theorems

Properties of scalar multiplication
Properties of vector addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12