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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find a • b. a = 4i + 8j, b = -2i + 3j

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

a = 4i + 8j b = -2i + 3j you would want to try to cancel the J s.

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why wouldn't I cancel the i's?

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

i is not a variable, the J is. i is just a square root of -1.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ohh, ok. Now I understand. Thank you!

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Don't forget that you answer would be a times b, Plug in the a and b values into a • b, when you find them.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So the answer would be (-8, 24)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Finally equaling 16?

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

what did you get for a and b?

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Yes 16, if you got the a and b right. I think you did.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Swell. Thanks for the help.

OpenStudy (solomonzelman):

Anytime!

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