Thread: Find the scalars c1 and c2 of two vectors such that they = <5,1>

<5,1> = c₁v₁ + c₂v₂
Where c₁ and c₂ are scalars and v₁ and v₂ are vectors

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by Giestforlife

<5,1> = c₁v₁ + c₂v₂
Where c₁ and c₂ are scalars and v₁ and v₂ are vectors

Thanks in advance!

As stated the problem has an infinite number of solutions!

Here are two possible solutions...



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Yes, I think you might have neglected to tell us what and are....

If that's the case, you would just need to set up and solve two equations in two unknowns.

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