Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Vector geometry

Vector geometry — practice question

In triangle $ACD$, $B$ lies at the midpoint of $AC$, and $E$ lies at the midpoint of $AD$. $\overrightarrow{AB}=6\mathbf{a}+3\mathbf{b}$ and $\overrightarrow{DC}=5\mathbf{a}+2\mathbf{b}$.
(a(i))[1]

Find $\overrightarrow{AC}$ in its simplest form, using $\mathbf{a}$ and $\mathbf{b}$.

(a(ii))[2]

Find $\overrightarrow{AD}$ in the simplest form, in terms of $\mathbf{a}$ and $\mathbf{b}$.

(b)[3]

Show that $\overrightarrow{EB}$ is parallel with $\overrightarrow{DC}$.

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