Calculus: Early Transcendentals 8th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285741552
ISBN 13: 978-1-28574-155-0

Chapter 12 - Review - True-False Quiz - Page 842: 2

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

Counter example: a = <1,-1,1> b = <1,1,-1> |a| = $\sqrt{1^2+1^2+1^2}$ = $\sqrt{3}$ |b| = $\sqrt{1^2+1^2+1^2}$ = $\sqrt{3}$ |a| + |b| = $\sqrt{3}$ + $\sqrt{3}$ = $\mathbf{2\sqrt{3}}$ a+b = <2,0,0> |a+b| = $\sqrt{2^2+0+0}$ = $\sqrt{4}$ = $\mathbf{2}$ 2$\sqrt 3$ $\ne$ 2 False.
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