2.8: Column vectors and a point dividing a segment

0606/23/M/J/17 — Question 4 · 6 marks

(a)(i)
Vectors a\mathbf{a}, b\mathbf{b} and c\mathbf{c} are such that a=(56)\mathbf{a} = \begin{pmatrix} 5 \\ -6 \end{pmatrix}, b=(1115)\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 11 \\ -15 \end{pmatrix} and 3a+c=b3\mathbf{a} + \mathbf{c} = \mathbf{b}.
Find c\mathbf{c}.
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(a)(ii)
Find the unit vector in the direction of b\mathbf{b}.
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(b)
2.8(b) diagram
In the diagram, OP=p\overrightarrow{OP} = \mathbf{p} and OQ=q\overrightarrow{OQ} = \mathbf{q}. The point RR lies on PQPQ such that PR=3RQPR = 3RQ. Find OR\overrightarrow{OR} in terms of p\mathbf{p} and q\mathbf{q}, simplifying your answer.
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