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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

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Question 24

Relative to a fixed origin OOO, the point A A\,A has position vector (2i−3j+4k)(2\mathbf{i} - 3\mathbf{j} + 4\mathbf{k})(2i−3j+4k), the point B B\,B has position vector (5i−10j+2k)(5\mathbf{i} - 10\mathbf{j} + 2\mathbf{k})(5i−10j+2k), and the point C C\,C has position vector (3i−7j−2k)(3\mathbf{i} - 7\mathbf{j} - 2\mathbf{k})(3i−7j−2k).

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Find BC⃗\vec{BC}BC

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b.

Show that the quadrilateral OABC OABC\,OABC is a parallelogram, giving reasons for your answer.

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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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