Determine whether the pair of vectors is orthogonal.
--4, -1 , -8, 32 1
A) Yes
B) No

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Two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero. The dot product of the given vectors (-4, -1, -8, 32) and (1) is -4*1 + -1*1 + -8*1 + 32*1 = -4 -1 -8 + 32 = 19, which is not zero, indicating a mistake in calculation. However, since the question format seems to be incorrect (as it lists five numbers instead of two sets of vectors), assuming the correct interpretation was to check if vectors (-4, -1, -8) and (32, 1) are orthogonal, the calculation provided wouldn't apply. Without the correct format or clear pairs, the answer provided was based on a misunderstanding of the question's format. Orthogonality typically requires two vectors of equal dimensions, and the dot product equals zero. Given the misunderstanding, a correct assessment can't be made, but the principle of orthogonality stands.

Determine Whether the Pair of Vectors Is Orthogonal