Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 12 - Matrices - 12-6 Vectors - Lesson Check - Page 813: 6

Answer

To scale a vector you multiply each component by the scale factor. A vector $4$ times$\langle2,3\rangle$ is $\langle8,12\rangle$.

Work Step by Step

To scale a vector you multiply each component by the scale factor. A vector $4$ times$\langle2,3\rangle$ is $\langle4\times 2,4\times 3\rangle=\langle8,12\rangle\neq\langle8,3\rangle$.
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