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In Problems 39-44, find each quantity if $\mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}+2 \mathbf{k}$ and $\mathbf{w}=-2 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k}$. $3 v-2 w$

   In Problems 39-44, find each quantity if $\mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}+2 \mathbf{k}$ and $\mathbf{w}=-2 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k}$.
$3 v-2 w$

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 40

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We have: \[ \mathbf{v} = 3\mathbf{i} - 5\mathbf{j} + 2\mathbf{k} \] \[ \mathbf{w} = -2\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j} - 2\mathbf{k} \] Show more…

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In Problems 39-44, find each quantity if $\mathbf{v}=3 \mathbf{i}-5 \mathbf{j}+2 \mathbf{k}$ and $\mathbf{w}=-2 \mathbf{i}+3 \mathbf{j}-2 \mathbf{k}$. $3 v-2 w$

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