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CSEC Mathematics · January 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 13(a)(i)

The position vector of a point P, relative to an origin O, is given as OP = [1, 1]. m = [2, 3] and n = [1, -3] are two vectors in the same plane as OP. Given that PQ = m + 2n. Calculate:

Calculate PQ, writing your answer in the form [x, y].

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  1. 13(a)(ii)Calculate |PQ|.[3 marks]
  2. 13(b)(i)Express CF in terms of a and b in simplified form.[2 marks]
  3. 13(b)(ii)Express CE in terms of a and b in simplified form.[2 marks]
  4. 13(b)(iii)Express CM in terms of a and b in simplified form.[2 marks]
  5. 13(b)(iv)Express MG in terms of a, b, and k.[3 marks]
  6. 13(b)(v)Determine the value of k for which MG = CO.[3 marks]

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