Finding Rotational matrix from axis-angle representation

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Homework Statement


Given an axis vector u=(-1, -1, -1) , find the rotational matrix R corresponding to an angle of pi/6 using the right hand rule. Then find R(x), where x = (1,0,-1)

Homework Equations


I found the relevant equation on wikipedia (see attachment)

The Attempt at a Solution


I feel that I'm doing something wrong but I don't know what; I think I performed the calculations correctly.
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