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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

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Question 19

Relative to a fixed origin OOO, the point D D\,D has position vector (−2i+4j+k)(-2\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j} + \mathbf{k})(−2i+4j+k), the point E E\,E has position vector (−3i+6j−3k)(-3\mathbf{i} + 6\mathbf{j} - 3\mathbf{k})(−3i+6j−3k), and the point F F\,F has position vector (4i−8j+16k)(4\mathbf{i} - 8\mathbf{j} + 16\mathbf{k})(4i−8j+16k).

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Find DE⃗\vec{DE}DE

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b.

Show that the quadrilateral ODEF ODEF\,ODEF is a trapezium, giving reasons for your answer.

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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems Questions

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55 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 12.3 Solving Geometric Problems. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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