Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.8 Exercises - Page 153: 1

Answer

Any negative scalar.

Work Step by Step

Let's say we have the vector $\overrightarrow{v} = \begin{bmatrix} 1\\ 1 \end{bmatrix}$. If we multiply this vector by the scalar $c=-1$, then the resulting vector $c\overrightarrow{v} = \begin{bmatrix} -1\\ -1 \end{bmatrix}$ will be outside the given area.
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