Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Vector geometry

Vector geometry — practice question

The diagram shows parallelogram $OABC$. The vector $\vec{OA}$ is $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{OC}$ is $\vec{c}$. $X$ lies halfway along $AC$. $Y$ is on $AB$ such that $AY : YB = 2 : 1$.
(a)[1]

Express $\vec{AC}$ in the simplest form possible using $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{c}$.

(b)[2]

Find the position vector for $X$.

(c)[2]

Find the vector $\vec{YX}$.

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