(2s+3)([x y]) not sure exactly what we are supposed to do with the 3

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The discussion revolves around the expression $(2S+3)([x \; y])$ and the role of the constant term "3" within the context of linear transformations or operations involving vectors. Participants explore how to interpret and manipulate this expression, particularly in relation to a teacher's feedback.

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  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents an expression involving $(2S+3T)$ and questions how to handle the "3" in the context of the operation on the vector $\left[\begin{array}{c}x \\ y \end{array}\right]$.
  • Another participant suggests that the expression $3 \left[\begin{array}{c}x \\ y \end{array}\right]$ simplifies to $\left[\begin{array}{c}3x \\ 3y \end{array}\right]$, implying a straightforward multiplication of the vector by 3.
  • A later reply proposes that a clearer representation of "2S + 3" could be "2S + 3I", where "I" denotes the identity operator, suggesting a formal approach to the constant term.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the interpretation of the "3" in the expression. There are differing views on how to incorporate it into the operation, with some suggesting it should be treated as a scalar multiplication and others proposing a more formal operator approach.

Contextual Notes

There is ambiguity regarding the definitions of the operators and the context in which they are applied, particularly concerning the identity operator and its implications for the expression.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students or individuals studying linear algebra or vector operations, particularly those grappling with the interpretation of constants in mathematical expressions.

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ok I posted this on another thread
$(2S+3T)\left(\left[\begin{array}{c}x \\ y \end{array}\right]\right)
= \left[\begin{array}{c}
2-4y \\ 6x-2y
\end{array}\right]
+3\left[\begin{array}{c}x+y \\ x-y\\2x+3y \end{array}\right]
=\left[\begin{array}{c}
2-4y \\ 6x-2y
\end{array}\right]
+\left[\begin{array}{c}3x+3y \\ 3x-3y\\6x+9y \end{array}\right]$ but the teacher said it was supposed to be $(2S+{\color{red}{\textbf{3}}})\left(\left[\begin{array}{c}x \\ y \end{array}\right]\right)$
instead ... not sure exactly what we are supposed to do with the ${\color{red}{\textbf{3}}}$
2S was formerly calculated just c/p here
 
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karush said:
ok I posted this on another thread
$(2S+3T)\left(\left[\begin{array}{c}x \\ y \end{array}\right]\right)
= \left[\begin{array}{c}
2-4y \\ 6x-2y
\end{array}\right]
+3\left[\begin{array}{c}x+y \\ x-y\\2x+3y \end{array}\right]
=\left[\begin{array}{c}
2-4y \\ 6x-2y
\end{array}\right]
+\left[\begin{array}{c}3x+3y \\ 3x-3y\\6x+9y \end{array}\right]$ but the teacher said it was supposed to be $(2S+{\color{red}{\textbf{3}}})\left(\left[\begin{array}{c}x \\ y \end{array}\right]\right)$
instead ... not sure exactly what we are supposed to do with the ${\color{red}{\textbf{3}}}$
2S was formerly calculated just c/p here
You are overthinking again, I think.
[math]3 \left [ \begin{matrix} x \\ y \end{matrix} \right ] = \left [ \begin{matrix} 3x \\ 3y \end{matrix} \right ] [/math]

-Dan
 
sorry had a "duh" moment:cool:
 
A better way to write "2S+ 3" is "2S+ 3I" where "I" is the identity operator, Iv= v.
 

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