2024 IGCSE Additional Mathematics February/March 0606/22 Q3

2024 IGCSE Additional Mathematics February/March 0606/22 Q3

8 marks
  1. The diagram shows a triangle \(OAB\). The point \(P\) lies on \(AB\). The ratio \(AP:PB\) is \(1:3\).
    Given that \(\overrightarrow{OA}=\mathbf a\) and \(\overrightarrow{OB}=\mathbf b\), find an expression for \(\overrightarrow{OP}\) in terms of \(\mathbf a\) and \(\mathbf b\). Simplify your answer.[2]
  2. Vector \(\mathbf q\) has magnitude \(12\sqrt5\) and direction \(\begin{pmatrix}6\\-3\end{pmatrix}\).
    Vector \(\mathbf r\) has magnitude \(15\sqrt2\) and direction \(\begin{pmatrix}-5\\5\end{pmatrix}\).
    Find the unit vector in the direction of \(\mathbf q+\mathbf r\).[6]

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Answer:(a) \(\dfrac34\mathbf a+\dfrac14\mathbf b\). (b) \(\dfrac1{\sqrt{10}}\begin{pmatrix}3\\1\end{pmatrix}\).

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