Precalculus · Chapter 8 · Lesson 8.5 · Printable PDF

Scaling a Vector Worksheet with Answer Key

7 problems on scaling a vector. 2 pages, with a worked answer key.

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  1. Find each scalar multiple.
    -5\langle 3, -2 \rangle-\dfrac{1}{6}\langle 9, -15 \rangle-\dfrac{2}{5}(10\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j})\sqrt{2}\langle \sqrt{2}, -3\sqrt{2} \rangle
  2. Use \|kv\| = |k|\,\|v\|.
  3. x y v p q r s w The grid shows the arrow v and five more arrows p, q, r, s and w.
  4. Decide whether the two vectors are parallel.
  5. Find every value of t for which t - 2, t² - 4 is parallel to 1, -1.
  6. A window-cleaning rig moves across the flat glass front of an office tower.

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