In the graph, the vector terminating at A represents the complex number z. The vector terminating at B represents the product of z and -2. Which graph correctly represents the product?




Answer:
see below
Step-by-step explanation:
We are multiplying a vector by a scalar and determining which quadrant the new vector belongs to:
A = z
B = -2z
Since z is in the second quadrant ( x is negative and y is positive)
when we multiply by -2, B is found by multiplying z by negative 2
The first coordinate of B, the x coordinate, is a negative value times a negative value which is positive.
The second coordinate of B, which is the y value, is a negative value times a positive value which is negative.
B is in the 4th quadrant ( x is positive, y is negative)
This is the only graph that meets that requirement.
Answer:
The answer is the second graph
Step-by-step explanation:
1. A complex number is coumposed by a real coordinate (in the x axis) and a imaginary coordinate (in the Y axis). If we see the vector A, we can note its direction is <-1,3> .
2. When we multiply a number by a vector, we multiply the number by each component of the vector, as follows:
-2 * <-1,3> = <2,-6>
We can note the new direction <2,-6> is represented by the second graph.