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Homework Statement
If llull = 4, llvll = 5 and u dot v = 10, find llu+vll. u and v are vectors
Homework Equations
llu+vll = llull + llvll cauchy schwarz
The Attempt at a Solution
(1) llu+vll = llull + llvll
(2) (llu+vll)^2 = (llull + llvll)^2
(3) (llu+vll)^2 = llull^2 + 2uv +llvll^2
(4) (llu+vll)^2 = 4^2 + 2(10) +5^2
(5)(llu+vll)^2 = 16 + 20 + 25
(6) sqr(llu+vll)^2 = sqr61
(7) (llu+vll) = 7.81
I think that I am doing it wrong for some reason. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.