Vector perpendicular

Find the vector a = (2, y, z) so that a⊥ b and a ⊥ c where b = (-1, 4, 2) and c = (3, -3, -1)

Correct answer:

y =  5
z =  -9

Step-by-step explanation:

a=(2,y,z) b=(−1,4,2) c=(3,−3,−1)  a.b=0 a.c=0  2⋅ (−1)+y⋅ 4+z⋅ 2=0 2⋅ 3+y⋅ (−3)+z⋅ (−1)=0  4y+2z=2 3y+z=6  y=5 z=−9  y=5=5
z=(−9)=−9

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