11.[2] Show that vectors A = 4ax - a₂, B = ax + 3ay + 4az, and C = -5ax 3a, 3az form the sides of a triangle. Is this a right angle triangle? Calculate the area of the triangle. Answer: [yes: 10.5] - -

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11.[2] Show that vectors A = 4ax - az, B = ax + 3ay + 4az, and C= = -5ax
3ay - 3az form the sides of a triangle. Is this a right angle triangle? Calculate the
area of the triangle.
Answer: [yes: 10.5]
Transcribed Image Text:11.[2] Show that vectors A = 4ax - az, B = ax + 3ay + 4az, and C= = -5ax 3ay - 3az form the sides of a triangle. Is this a right angle triangle? Calculate the area of the triangle. Answer: [yes: 10.5]
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