Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Vector geometry

Vector geometry — practice question

The diagram represents triangle $ABC$. $\overrightarrow{BC} = a$ and $\overrightarrow{AC} = b$.

(a)[1]

Find $\overrightarrow{AB}$ using $a$ and $b$.

(b)[4]

Find $\overrightarrow{XM}$ in terms of $a$ and $b$. Show every step of your working, and give your answer in its simplest form.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Either $b-a$ or $-a+b$” …