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Given that a = 5i + 4j and b = 3i + 7j, evaluate (3a - 8b).

Given that a = 5i + 4j and b = 3i + 7j, evaluate (3a - 8b).
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  • A 9i + 44j
  • B -9i + 44j
  • C -9i - 44j
  • D 9i - 44j
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
= \(3(5i+4j) - 8(3i+7j) = 15i + 12j - 24i -56j\)

= \(-9i - 44j\)

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