Given that a = 5i + 4j and b = 3i + 7j, evaluate (3a – 8b).
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A.
9i + 44j -
B.
-9i + 44j -
C.
-9i – 44j -
D.
9i – 44j
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
= (3(5i+4j) – 8(3i+7j) = 15i + 12j – 24i -56j)
= (-9i – 44j)
Given that a = 5i + 4j and b = 3i + 7j, evaluate (3a – 8b).
= (3(5i+4j) – 8(3i+7j) = 15i + 12j – 24i -56j)
= (-9i – 44j)