How is this proof valid? ax(bxc) = (c.a)b-(b.a)c

[mr_coffee]

Hello everyone, I'm looking at this proof and its making sense until the very last part, and it doens't friggin' work...the terms don't match up... Also is the notation I used correct in the proof, like does there have to be any vector notation I don't have or do you see anyhting you don't like? I'm proving the "The Vector triple product"
Here is my proof:
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Look at the 2nd part of ax(bxc) -----> a1b1c3 - a2b22c3 + a2b3c2
then look at the last part (c.ad)b - (b.a)c ---> a1b3c1 - a1b1c3 + a2b3c2 - a2b2c3

You see only 1 term isn't match up! the a1b1c3 not equal to a1b3c1 what's going on? Thanks

 

[mr_coffee]

Nevermind, my friend found the problem! I forgot a term in ax(bxc) part.

 

[quicknote]

I would like to address the concerns raised in this proof. First, let's clarify the notation used in the proof. The notation used in the proof is correct and there is no need for any additional vector notation. The notation used for the vector triple product is also correct.

Now, let's address the issue with the last part of the proof. It is important to note that the vector triple product is not commutative, meaning the order of the vectors matters. In the proof, the order of the vectors in the second part, ax(bxc), is (a,b,c) while in the last part, (c.ad)b - (b.a)c, the order is (c,a,b). This difference in order leads to the mismatch of terms. In order to make the proof valid, the order of the vectors in the last part should be (a,c,b), which would result in the terms matching up.

In summary, the proof is valid, but it is important to pay attention to the order of the vectors when dealing with the vector triple product. I hope this explanation helps clarify any confusion.