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What is the best approximation of the projection of (5,-1) onto (2,6)?

A. 0.15(5,-1)

B. 0.10(2,6)

C. 0.15(2,6)

D. 0.10(5,-1)

User Leo Moore
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Answer:

B. 0.10(2, 6)

Explanation:

A careful graph of the vectors can help you answer this question. The end point of the projection of (5, -1) onto (2, 6) is (0.2, 0.6) = 0.10(2, 6).

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