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In Problems 11-18, use the vectors in the figure at the right to graph each of the following vectors. (GRAPH CANT COPY) $3 \mathrm{v}$

   In Problems 11-18, use the vectors in the figure at the right to graph each of the following vectors.
(GRAPH CANT COPY)
 $3 \mathrm{v}$

Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry

Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry

Michael Sullivan 4th Edition

Chapter 8, Problem 13

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Scalar Multiplication

Scalar multiplication involves multiplying a vector by a number (scalar), which scales the vector's magnitude by the absolute value of that scalar. If the scalar is positive, the direction of the vector remains the same; if negative, the direction is reversed. In the case of 3v, the length of v is tripled while its direction remains unchanged.

Graphical Representation of Vectors

Graphing a vector means drawing an arrow that represents both its magnitude and direction. When scaling a vector, as in the case of 3v, the vector's arrow is extended proportionally to reflect the new magnitude, while maintaining the same orientation in the plane.

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