Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Vectors in two dimensions

Vectors in two dimensions — practice question

The origin is $O$ at $(0,0)$, $A$ has coordinates $(8,1)$ and $B$ has coordinates $(2,5)$.
(a(i))[1]

Write $\vec{OB}$ in column-vector form.

(a(ii))[1]

Write $\vec{AB}$ in column-vector form.

(b)[3]

Find the equation of the line through $A$ and $B$. Give your answer in the form $y = mx + c$.

(c)[4]

Find the equation for the perpendicular bisector of $AB$. Give your answer in the form $y = mx + c$.

(d)[2]

Find the distance $PQ$.

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