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For the vector (-9,3), find 1/2V, -V, and 4V

For the vector (-9,3), find 1/2V, -V, and 4V-example-1
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Answer:

  • 1/2V = <-9/2, 3/2>
  • -V = <9, -3>
  • 4V = <-36, 12>

Explanation:

The scalar multiplier multiplies each of the components.

1/2V = <-9×1/2, 3×1/2> = <-9/2, 3/2>

-V = <(-9)(-1), (3)(-1)> = <9, -3>

4V = <-9×4, 3×4> = <-36, 12>

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