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Question 71
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Relative to a fixed origin OOO, the position vectors of three collinear sensors AAA, BBB, and C C\,C are a\mathbf{a}a, b\mathbf{b}b, and c\mathbf{c}c respectively. The sensor B B\,B is located such that the distance AC AC\,AC is triple the distance ABABAB. Given that B B\,B lies between A A\,A and CCC, show that:

c=3b−2a \mathbf{c} = 3\mathbf{b} - 2\mathbf{a} c=3b−2a
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ii.

Prove by contradiction that for any integer nnn, if n2 n^2\,n2 is divisible by 3, then n n\,n is divisible by 3.

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1.1 Proof Questions

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132 exam-style questions on OCR (MEI) A Level Maths 1.1 Proof, covering 1.1.1 Structure of mathematical proof, 1.1.2 Disproof by counter example, 1.1.3 Proof by contradiction (A-level only), and 1.1 Proof. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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