An intersection ratio

An intersection ratio

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In triangle OAB, OA= a and OB= b, where the vectors are non-parallel. Point P lies on AB with AP:PB=3:2, and OM=(2)/(3) a. The segments OP and BM meet at X. Find OX:XP by coefficient comparison.

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Answer:\(OX:XP=5:1\)

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