For the vector u = 4i- 3j, find a unit vector a. in the same direction as u b. in the opposite direction as u

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Chapter8: Applications Of Trigonometry
Section8.4: The Dot Product
Problem 14E
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For the vector u = 4i- 3j, find a unit vector

a. in the same direction as u

b. in the opposite direction as u

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