Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Vectors in two dimensions

Vectors in two dimensions — practice question

The vectors are supplied as $\overrightarrow{AB} = \begin{pmatrix}6\\-1\end{pmatrix}$, $\overrightarrow{BC} = \begin{pmatrix}-2\\5\end{pmatrix}$, and $\overrightarrow{DC} = \begin{pmatrix}2\\-3\end{pmatrix}$.
(a(i))[2]

Determine $\overrightarrow{AC}$.

(a(ii))[2]

Determine $\overrightarrow{BD}$.

(a(iii))[2]

Determine $\lvert\overrightarrow{BC}\rvert$.

(b(i))[1]

Find, in terms of $a$ and $b$, $\overrightarrow{AB}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Find $\overrightarrow{OE}$.

(b(iii))[3]

Find the position vector of $D$.

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