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Mathematics for Data Science II · End Term · 31 Aug 2025 · May 2025 term · Set QDF1

Question 15: If (a, 3,−2) is a vector which lies along a direction in…

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If (a, 3,−2) is a vector which lies along a direction in which there is no change in f, then find the value of a.

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Question 15 of 27 in the IIT Madras BS Mathematics for Data Science II (Maths 2) End Term paper sat on 31 Aug 2025, in the May 2025 term (IIT M FOUNDATION AN EXAM QDF3 31 Aug 2025). It carries 2 marks.

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