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In the triangle OAB below, OA = a, OB = b and OC = 3/2OA. M divided OB in the ratio 3:2.

In the triangle OAB below, OA = a, OB = b and OC = 3/2OA. M divided OB in the ratio 3:2.

a) Express in terms of a and b only, the vectors
i) BA
ii) MC
b) Given further that MN = hMC and BN = kBA, express vector MN in two different ways and hence, find the value of h and k.
c) Show that the points M, N and C are collinear.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 3, 2019 at 09:29

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