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CSEC Mathematics · 2022 · Paper 2 · Question 10(c)(i)

In the diagram, O is the origin, \vec{OX} = u and \vec{OY} = v. OX and OY are extended so that X and Y are the midpoints of OA and OB respectively.

Express \vec{BX} in terms of u and v.

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  1. 10(a)(i)Write the coordinates of P', the image of the point P(7, 11) after it undergoes a rotation by 90^\circ anticlockwise about the origin, O.[1 mark]
  2. 10(a)(ii)T is the combined transformation of A followed by B. Determine the elements of the matrix representing the transformation T.[2 marks]
  3. 10(a)(iii)Describe, geometrically, the transformation represented by T.[2 marks]
  4. 10(b)Determine the value of k, given that the matrix C is singular.[2 marks]
  5. 10(c)(ii)a)Express \vec{BM} in terms of u and v.[1 mark]
  6. 10(c)(ii)b)Using a vector method, show that the ratio YM : YA is 1 : 3. Show ALL working.[3 marks]

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