SOLUTION: Determine whether the vectors u and v are parallel, orthogonal, or neither. u = <1, -2>, v = <-4, 8> Please explain why.

SOLUTION: Determine whether the vectors u and v are parallel, orthogonal, or neither. u = <1, -2>, v = <-4, 8> Please explain why.

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Question 1091402: Determine whether the vectors u and v are parallel, orthogonal, or neither.
u = <1, -2>, v = <-4, 8>
Please explain why.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If you multiply the vector "u" by the number of (-4), you will get the vector "v".

So, the vectors "u" and "v" are parallel.

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