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Compute these vector quantities.

1) (i+3j-k) X (4i-j+2k)
2) (-i+3j+4k) X [(2i-j-k)x(i+j-3k)]

Find the characteristic equation for the matrix below and determine its eigenvalues and the corresponding eigenvalues.

-2 4 0
1 1 0
-3 4 3

Find the equations for the indicated geometrical objects:
1) the plane containing the line (3t,-t,1-2t) and orthogonal to the plane x-4y+3z=5.
2) the line through the point (2,-1,3) and perpendicular to the plane x-4y+3z=5.

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Problem #1: Computer these vector quantiies
(1) , where
, ,
Thus the answer is
(2)

Problem #2: Find the characteristic equations and corresponding eigenvalues and ...

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