Suppose that U = and W and U – aW is perpendicular to U, then the value of a is: a. 5 14 Ob. 5 O c. 14 5 O d. 5 14

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Suppose that U =
and W
2
and U – aW is perpendicular to U, then the value of a is:
a.
14
Ob.
5
O c.
14
5
O d. 5
14
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that U = and W 2 and U – aW is perpendicular to U, then the value of a is: a. 14 Ob. 5 O c. 14 5 O d. 5 14
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