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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

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The points AAA, BBB, C C\,C and D D\,D have position vectors a=i−2j+3k\mathbf{a} = \mathbf{i} - 2\mathbf{j} + 3\mathbf{k}a=i−2j+3k, b=5i+4j−k\mathbf{b} = 5\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j} - \mathbf{k}b=5i+4j−k, c=−3i+2j+k\mathbf{c} = -3\mathbf{i} + 2\mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k}c=−3i+2j+k and d=3i+11j−5k\mathbf{d} = 3\mathbf{i} + 11\mathbf{j} - 5\mathbf{k}d=3i+11j−5k

Show that AB⃗\vec{AB}AB is parallel to CD⃗\vec{CD}CD

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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems Questions

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Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 12.3 Solving Geometric Problems with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 55 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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