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Edexcel IGCSE Math A 5.1.HG vector methods for proofs

Practise vector-proof questions by writing key position vectors in terms of a and b, then comparing coefficients or scalar multiples.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math A 4MA1
Level
Higher

Exam points

  • Use vectors in terms of a and b to show that points lie on a straight line.
  • Find a ratio or scalar value by comparing vector expressions in the diagram.
  • Prove a geometrical relationship by simplifying two vector routes to the same point.

5.1.HG Vector methods for simple geometrical proofs question 1

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Figure for Question 5.1.HG Vector methods for simple geometrical proofs question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher

Diagram NOT accurately drawn
OABC is a quadrilateral.
ABP and ODP are straight lines.
OA=2aAB=4baOC=5b3a\overrightarrow{O A}=2 \mathbf{a} \quad \overrightarrow{A B}=4 \mathbf{b}-\mathbf{a} \quad \overrightarrow{O C}=5 \mathbf{b}-3 \mathbf{a}

use a vector method to find the value of n

n=..n=\ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots \ldots . .
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