ParadigmSpecialising in O Level MathematicIn the diagram, ABC is a triangle where M is the midpoint of AC.The point P lies on the line BM such that BP=31BM.The point Q lies on the line BC such that BQ:QC=1:4.Given that AB=b and M0.(a) Express, as simply as possible, in terms of M1 and or M2,(i) M3,
Q. ParadigmSpecialising in O Level MathematicIn the diagram, ABC is a triangle where M is the midpoint of AC.The point P lies on the line BM such that BP=31BM.The point Q lies on the line BC such that BQ:QC=1:4.Given that AB=b and M0.(a) Express, as simply as possible, in terms of M1 and or M2,(i) M3,
Calculate Vector AM: Since M is the midpoint of AC, vector AM is half of vector AC.Calculation: AM=21AC
Calculate Vector BM: Vector BM is the sum of vectors BA and AM.Calculation: BM=BA+AM
Determine Vector BA: Since vector BA is the opposite of vector AB, we can write it as −b.Calculation: BA=−AB=−b
Substitute into BM equation: Substitute AM and BA into the equation for BM.Calculation: BM=−b+21c
Calculate Vector BC: Vector BC is the sum of vectors BM and MC.Calculation: BC=BM+MC
Calculate Vector MC: Since M is the midpoint of AC, vector MC is also half of vector AC but in the opposite direction.Calculation: MC=−21AC
Substitute into BC equation: Substitute MC and BM into the equation for BC.Calculation: BC=(−b+21c)+(−21c)
Simplify BC equation: Simplify the equation for BC.Calculation: BC=−b+21c−21c
Cancel out terms: Realize that the c terms cancel each other out.Calculation: BC=−b
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