what is the scalar multiple between theses vectors

[limber shell]

v = <-8, 12, 4> , u = <6, -9, -3>

v x u = 0 , meaning they are parallel. Doesn't this mean they need to have a scalar multiple?

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[peak river]

v = -4/3u

[peak bough]

They have scalar multiples alright, without regard to whether they are parallel

[limber shell]

How do you get this answer

[peak river]

See the scalar components

If a1/a2 = b1/b2 = c1/c2 = K
Then K is the scalar component and both vectors are parallel

[limber shell]

Oh yeah duh