Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Vectors in two dimensions

Vectors in two dimensions — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Find the coordinates of point $M$.

(a(ii))[4]

Find the equation of the line perpendicular to $AB$ that goes through $M$. Give your answer in the form $y = mx + c$.

(b(i))[2]

Find the vector from $P$ to $Q$.

(b(ii))[2]

Find the position vector of $R$.

(c(i))[2]

Find $\overrightarrow{OY}$ expressed using $t$ and $u$. Give the simplest form of your answer.

(c(ii))[1]

Find $\overrightarrow{OZ}$ expressed using $t$ and/or $u$. Give the simplest form of your answer.

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