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Vectors — Components, Addition, and Scalar Multiplication

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Let u = ⟨1, 5⟩ and v = ⟨-1, -6⟩. Find u + v. What is the x-component?
Answer: 0

Let u = ⟨-5, 5⟩. Find 2u. What is the y-component?
Answer: 10

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