Linear Algebra · Lesson 1

Vectors – Intro & Operations

A vector is a quantity with both magnitude (size) and direction. Vectors power physics, graphics, machine learning, and navigation — they are the atoms of linear algebra.

Quick Check

1. What is u + v where u = (2, 5) and v = (−1, 3)?

(1, 2)
(1, 8)
(3, 8)
(2, 15)

2. What is 3 · (2, −1)?

(2, −3)
(6, −3)
(5, 2)
(6, 3)

3. The magnitude of vector (3, 4) is:

7
5
√7
12

4. A unit vector has magnitude:

0
1
The same as the original
Undefined