LLet each of the vectors A 5a,- a, + 3a,, B -2a, + 2a, + 4a,, and C = 3a,- 4a, extend outward from the origin of a cartesian coordinate system to points A, B, and C, respectively. Find a unit vector directed from point A toward: (a) the origin; (b) point B; (c) a point equidistant from B and C on the line BC. (d) Find the length of the perimeter of the triangle ABC.

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A = 5a↓x - a↓y + 3a↓z B = -2a↓x + 2a↓y - 4a↓z C = 3a↓y - 4a↓z
LLet each of the vectors A 5a,- a, + 3a,, B -2a, + 2a, +4a,, and C = 3a,- 4a,
extend outward from the origin of a cartesian coordinate system to points A, B, and
C, respectively. Find a unit vector directed from point A toward: (a) the origin; (b) point
B; (c) a point equidistant from B and C on the line BC. (d) Find the length of the
perimeter of the triangle ABC.
Transcribed Image Text:LLet each of the vectors A 5a,- a, + 3a,, B -2a, + 2a, +4a,, and C = 3a,- 4a, extend outward from the origin of a cartesian coordinate system to points A, B, and C, respectively. Find a unit vector directed from point A toward: (a) the origin; (b) point B; (c) a point equidistant from B and C on the line BC. (d) Find the length of the perimeter of the triangle ABC.
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