The vectors a and b are non-zero and non-parallel .It is given that (h + 2)a = (k + 1)b, where h and k are constants. Find the value i) h ii) k
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Since vectors \(a\) and \(b\) are non-zero and non-parallel, they are not scalar multiples of each other. This means that the only way for the equation to hold true is if both sides of the equation are zero vectors. Show more…
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