An unknown in a sum of three vectors

An unknown in a sum of three vectors

Secondary 4
4 marks

It is given that \(\mathbf{p}=\begin{pmatrix}2\\ -5\end{pmatrix}\), \(\mathbf{q}=\begin{pmatrix}-4\\ 3\end{pmatrix}\) and \(\mathbf{r}=\begin{pmatrix}k\\ 6\end{pmatrix}\).

  1. Given that \(\mathbf{p}+\mathbf{q}+\mathbf{r}=\begin{pmatrix}1\\ 4\end{pmatrix}\), find \(k\).[2]
  2. Find \(|\mathbf{p}+\mathbf{q}|\), leaving your answer in surd form.[2]

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Answer:(a) \(k=3\) (b) \(2\sqrt2\)

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