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1. ## Resolving a vector into the sum of two other vectors (using dot products)

Hi, I'm having trouble with a linear algebra question and would really appreciate some help.

resolve the vector u = 5i + j + 6k into a sum of two vectors, one of which is parallel to and the other perpendicular to v = 3i - 6j + 2k

Thanks!

2. $\displaystyle<br /> U_\parallel = \frac{{U \cdot V}}<br /> {{V \cdot V}}V\;\& \,U_ \bot = U - U_\parallel$
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