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Orthogonal Decomposition of a Vector

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Express \( \mathbf{v} = 5\mathbf{i} - \mathbf{j} \) as a sum of orthogonal vectors such that one of the vectors has the same direction as \( \mathbf{u} = 4\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j} \).
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Tests the ability to compute a vector projection and find the orthogonal complement.

This is a standard problem in multivariable calculus and introductory linear algebra, often used to introduce the concept of projecting one vector onto another.

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