Standard +0.8 This is a multi-step vector problem requiring students to express KLM collinearity using two different routes, set up simultaneous equations involving parameters λ and μ, and solve using the given ratio constraint. It demands solid understanding of position vectors, linear combinations, and algebraic manipulation beyond routine exercises.
8. ABCD is a parallelogram and ADM is a straight line.
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\(\overrightarrow { A B } = a \quad \overrightarrow { B C } = b \quad \overrightarrow { D M } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } b\)
K is the point on AB such that \(\mathrm { AK } : \mathrm { AB } = \lambda : 1\)
L is the point on CD such that \(\mathrm { CL } : \mathrm { CD } = \mu : 1\)
KLM is a straight line.
Give that \(\lambda : \mu = 1 : 2\) use a vector method to find the value of \(\lambda\) and the value of \(\mu\).
8. ABCD is a parallelogram and ADM is a straight line.\\
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$\overrightarrow { A B } = a \quad \overrightarrow { B C } = b \quad \overrightarrow { D M } = \frac { 1 } { 2 } b$\\
K is the point on AB such that $\mathrm { AK } : \mathrm { AB } = \lambda : 1$\\
L is the point on CD such that $\mathrm { CL } : \mathrm { CD } = \mu : 1$\\
KLM is a straight line.\\
Give that $\lambda : \mu = 1 : 2$ use a vector method to find the value of $\lambda$ and the value of $\mu$.\\
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