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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

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Question 31

Relative to a fixed origin OOO, the point A A\,A has position vector (4i−2j−5k)(4\mathbf{i} - 2\mathbf{j} - 5\mathbf{k})(4i−2j−5k), AB⃗=2i+3j−4k\vec{AB} = 2\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j} - 4\mathbf{k}AB=2i+3j−4k, and the point C C\,C has position vector (4i+6j−8k)(4\mathbf{i} + 6\mathbf{j} - 8\mathbf{k})(4i+6j−8k).

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Find the position vector of BBB

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

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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems Questions

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