Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Vector geometry

Vector geometry — practice question

(a)[2]

Work out $2 \begin{pmatrix}3\\-5\end{pmatrix} - \begin{pmatrix}2\\-7\end{pmatrix}$.

(b(i))[1]

Find the coordinates of $N$.

(b(ii))[2]

Find $|\overrightarrow{MN}|$.

(c(i))[1]

Write $\overrightarrow{AB}$ in terms of $a$ and $c$.

(c(i)(b))[1]

Write $\overrightarrow{CB}$ in terms of $a$ and $c$.

(c(i)(c))[2]

Write $\overrightarrow{OP}$ in terms of $a$ and $c$.

(c(i)(d))[2]

Write $\overrightarrow{QP}$ in terms of $a$ and $c$.

(c(ii))[2]

Use your answers to give two statements about how lines $QP$ and $CB$ are related.

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