How do you find a=2b+3c given b=<6,3> and c=<-4,8>? Precalculus Vectors in the Plane Vector Operations 1 Answer sjc Apr 7, 2018 #veca=<0,30># Explanation: we require #veca=2vecb+3vecc# given #vecb=<6,3> " & "vecc=<-4,8># #veca=2<6,3>+3<-4,8># #veca=<12,6>+<-12,24># #veca=<0,30># Answer link Related questions Question #b4ef9 What is meant by a component of a vector? How do I find the vertical component of a vector? How do i find the horizontal component of a vector? Is vector addition commutative? What happens when I multiply a vector by itself? What is the definition of vector addition? How do I do vector subtraction? What is a velocity vector? How can the law of cosines be used to find the magnitude of a resultant? See all questions in Vector Operations Impact of this question 1441 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License