How to multiply nested lists by a list with the same length?











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{{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}} * {3, 4} = {{3a, 4b}, {3c, 4d}, {3e, 4f}}


However, the code above will multiply each element of the encompassing list (3 elements) by {3, 4} (2 elements) and cause an error.



I've tried defining a function and using Map, but I'm sure there's a more elegant way of doing this speedily, without needing to first define a function.






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    Here's the expected output:



    {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}} * {3, 4} = {{3a, 4b}, {3c, 4d}, {3e, 4f}}


    However, the code above will multiply each element of the encompassing list (3 elements) by {3, 4} (2 elements) and cause an error.



    I've tried defining a function and using Map, but I'm sure there's a more elegant way of doing this speedily, without needing to first define a function.






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      Here's the expected output:



      {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}} * {3, 4} = {{3a, 4b}, {3c, 4d}, {3e, 4f}}


      However, the code above will multiply each element of the encompassing list (3 elements) by {3, 4} (2 elements) and cause an error.



      I've tried defining a function and using Map, but I'm sure there's a more elegant way of doing this speedily, without needing to first define a function.






      list-manipulation







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      Here's the expected output:



      {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}} * {3, 4} = {{3a, 4b}, {3c, 4d}, {3e, 4f}}


      However, the code above will multiply each element of the encompassing list (3 elements) by {3, 4} (2 elements) and cause an error.



      I've tried defining a function and using Map, but I'm sure there's a more elegant way of doing this speedily, without needing to first define a function.






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          {3, 4} # & /@ {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}



          {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




          Alternative forms:



          Map[{3, 4} # &][{{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



          {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




          Map[{3, 4} # &, {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



          {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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            Works perfectly. If anyone else is wondering, the multiplication sign is not required here, but you can also modify this to perform other basic operations such as addition by placing the operator between the slot: {3, 4} + #. Or to add subtract square root: {3, 4} - Sqrt[#].
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          {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}.DiagonalMatrix[{3, 4}]



          {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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            Dear @WeavingBird1917 you can use Table for your purpose. 



            list={{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}};
            

            
result=Table[
            
{3*list[[i,1]],4*list[[i,2]]}
            
,{i,1,Length[list]}
            
]


            If you want to change multiplication with summation, subtraction or division, you need only change the * sign with +, - or /.






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              {3, 4} # & /@ {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Alternative forms:



              Map[{3, 4} # &][{{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Map[{3, 4} # &, {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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                Works perfectly. If anyone else is wondering, the multiplication sign is not required here, but you can also modify this to perform other basic operations such as addition by placing the operator between the slot: {3, 4} + #. Or to add subtract square root: {3, 4} - Sqrt[#].
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              {3, 4} # & /@ {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Alternative forms:



              Map[{3, 4} # &][{{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Map[{3, 4} # &, {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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                Works perfectly. If anyone else is wondering, the multiplication sign is not required here, but you can also modify this to perform other basic operations such as addition by placing the operator between the slot: {3, 4} + #. Or to add subtract square root: {3, 4} - Sqrt[#].
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              {3, 4} # & /@ {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Alternative forms:



              Map[{3, 4} # &][{{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Map[{3, 4} # &, {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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              {3, 4} # & /@ {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Alternative forms:



              Map[{3, 4} # &][{{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}




              Map[{3, 4} # &, {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}








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                Works perfectly. If anyone else is wondering, the multiplication sign is not required here, but you can also modify this to perform other basic operations such as addition by placing the operator between the slot: {3, 4} + #. Or to add subtract square root: {3, 4} - Sqrt[#].
                – WeavingBird1917
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                Works perfectly. If anyone else is wondering, the multiplication sign is not required here, but you can also modify this to perform other basic operations such as addition by placing the operator between the slot: {3, 4} + #. Or to add subtract square root: {3, 4} - Sqrt[#].
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              Works perfectly. If anyone else is wondering, the multiplication sign is not required here, but you can also modify this to perform other basic operations such as addition by placing the operator between the slot: {3, 4} + #. Or to add subtract square root: {3, 4} - Sqrt[#].
              – WeavingBird1917
              1 hour ago






              Works perfectly. If anyone else is wondering, the multiplication sign is not required here, but you can also modify this to perform other basic operations such as addition by placing the operator between the slot: {3, 4} + #. Or to add subtract square root: {3, 4} - Sqrt[#].
              – WeavingBird1917
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              {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}.DiagonalMatrix[{3, 4}]



              {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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                {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}.DiagonalMatrix[{3, 4}]



                {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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                  {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}.DiagonalMatrix[{3, 4}]



                  {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}







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                  {{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}}.DiagonalMatrix[{3, 4}]



                  {{3 a, 4 b}, {3 c, 4 d}, {3 e, 4 f}}








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                      Dear @WeavingBird1917 you can use Table for your purpose. 



                      list={{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}};
                      

                      
result=Table[
                      
{3*list[[i,1]],4*list[[i,2]]}
                      
,{i,1,Length[list]}
                      
]


                      If you want to change multiplication with summation, subtraction or division, you need only change the * sign with +, - or /.






                      share|improve this answer

























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                        Dear @WeavingBird1917 you can use Table for your purpose. 



                        list={{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}};
                        

                        
result=Table[
                        
{3*list[[i,1]],4*list[[i,2]]}
                        
,{i,1,Length[list]}
                        
]


                        If you want to change multiplication with summation, subtraction or division, you need only change the * sign with +, - or /.






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                          Dear @WeavingBird1917 you can use Table for your purpose. 



                          list={{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}};
                          

                          
result=Table[
                          
{3*list[[i,1]],4*list[[i,2]]}
                          
,{i,1,Length[list]}
                          
]


                          If you want to change multiplication with summation, subtraction or division, you need only change the * sign with +, - or /.






                          share|improve this answer












                          Dear @WeavingBird1917 you can use Table for your purpose. 



                          list={{a, b}, {c, d}, {e, f}};
                          

                          
result=Table[
                          
{3*list[[i,1]],4*list[[i,2]]}
                          
,{i,1,Length[list]}
                          
]


                          If you want to change multiplication with summation, subtraction or division, you need only change the * sign with +, - or /.







                          share|improve this answer












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