CSEC Mathematics · January 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 13(a)(i)b)
Points O(0,0), A(5,0), and B(-1,4) are vertices of triangle OAB.
Express the vector OA + OB in the form [a b].
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- 13(a)(i)a)Express the vector OB in the form [a b].[3 marks]
- 13(a)(ii)Determine the values of x and y.[2 marks]
- 13(b)(i)a)Write an expression for vector HF in terms of u and/or v.[1 mark]
- 13(b)(i)b)Write an expression for vector MF in terms of u and/or v.[2 marks]
- 13(b)(i)c)Write an expression for vector OH in terms of u and/or v.[2 marks]
- 13(b)(ii)Show that vector OG = (3/5)(2v + u).[2 marks]
- 13(b)(iii)Hence, prove that O, G, and H lie on a straight line.[3 marks]
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