Given one cross product, find another cross product

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Homework Statement


Calculate the cross product assuming that u X w = <-7,1,8>
Find (-3u + 4w) X w = ?


Homework Equations


I'm not sure. I know you have to relate the cross product to something inorder to find what u and w are, but don't know what equations to use.


The Attempt at a Solution


Don't know where to start
 
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I think it is best if you use these 3 characteristics.
1. u x w = u w sin(theta)
2. λu x w = λ (u x w)
3. (u + v) x w= u x w + v x w
 

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