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12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

12.3 Solving Geometric Problems

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Question 4

Relative to a fixed origin OOO, the point P P\,P has position vector (3i+5j−k)(3\mathbf{i} + 5\mathbf{j} - \mathbf{k})(3i+5j−k), the point Q Q\,Q has position vector (4i+3j+2k)(4\mathbf{i} + 3\mathbf{j} + 2\mathbf{k})(4i+3j+2k), and the point R R\,R has position vector (3i−6j+9k)(3\mathbf{i} - 6\mathbf{j} + 9\mathbf{k})(3i−6j+9k).

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Find PQ⃗\vec{PQ}PQ​

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Show that the quadrilateral OPQR OPQR\,OPQR 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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