A scalar multiple of a vector means multiplying it by a number.
Here's an example: 6i + 7j multiplied by 7 (the scalar) is 7*6i + 7*7j = 42i + 49j.
A vector i = <2,4> multiplied by a scalar 3 = 3*i = <6,12>
Mikayla D.
asked • 05/16/23Explain what is meant by a scalar multiple of a vector. Give an example.
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