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Vectors a = (1,0) and b= (1,1) are given. For what λ vector a + λb is perpendicular to vector a?

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Answer:

-1

Step-by-step explanation:

Vector a=(1,0) if visualized as a line has points (0,0) and (1,0). This means the line is horizontal and has equation y=0.

This means we are looking for a vertical line.

Instead of lambda, I'm going to use u.

So we want a+ub=(1,0)+u(1,1). to vertical. If we visualize this as a line with points (0,0) and (1+u,u). We would need u=-1 so this would be vertical.

So vectors a=(1,0) and a+ub=(1,0)+u(1,1) are perpendicular for u=-1.

So we are saying vectors (1,0) and (0,-1) are perpendicular. If you draw these, you can get a visual confirmation.