(a(i))[1]
Determine, in terms of $\mathbf{a}$ and $\mathbf{b}$ and in simplest form, $\overrightarrow{BA}$.
(a(ii))[1]
Determine the position vector of $M$.
(b)[2]
Show that $X$ is on $OM$.
Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Vector geometry
Vector geometry — practice question
$OAPB$ forms a parallelogram. $O$ serves as the origin. $\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}$ and $\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}$. $M$ is the midpoint of $BP$.