Vectors u and v are orthogonal. If u=<3, 1+b> and v=<5, 1-b> find all possible values for b.

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2021-05-03

Vectors u and v are orthogonal. If u=3,1+b and v=5,1b find all possible values for b.

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krolaniaN

krolaniaN

Skilled2021-05-04Added 86 answers

Remember that two vectors u and v are orthogonal if and only if
uv=0
Let's try substituting the question's expressions and see what happens.
3,1+b5,1b=0(3)(5)+(1+b)(1b)=0
(3)(5)+(1+b)(1b)=0
15+1b2=0
b=±4
Therefore, b might have one of two values 4 and −4.

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