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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

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Question 22

The points PPP, QQQ, R R\,R and S S\,S have position vectors p=−3i+10j−7k\mathbf{p} = -3\mathbf{i} + 10\mathbf{j} - 7\mathbf{k}p=−3i+10j−7k, q=5i+4j+3k\mathbf{q} = 5\mathbf{i} + 4\mathbf{j} + 3\mathbf{k}q=5i+4j+3k, r=−4i+6j−12k\mathbf{r} = -4\mathbf{i} + 6\mathbf{j} - 12\mathbf{k}r=−4i+6j−12k and s=8i−3j+3k\mathbf{s} = 8\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j} + 3\mathbf{k}s=8i−3j+3k

Show that PQ⃗\vec{PQ}PQ​ is parallel to RS⃗\vec{RS}RS

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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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