Question

Given vector u = (3, 1) and v = (2,-4), determine the value of v – 4u in
component form.

Answer 1

(-10, -8)

Explanation:

4u

Each component of vector u is multiplied by 4. So

u = (3, 1)

4u = (4*3, 4*1) = (12,4).

v – 4u

Subtraction of the components of vector v by the components of the vector 4u. So

v - 4u = (2, -4) - (12, 4) = (2-12, -4 - 4) = (-10, -8)

The value is (-10, -8)