The figure below is a triangle OAB, where

The figure below is a triangle OAB, where ⃗𝑂⃗⃗⃗𝐴⃗ =a and ⃗𝑂⃗⃗⃗𝐵⃗ =b. A point R divides AB in the ratio 1:3 ⃗𝑂⃗⃗⃗𝑅⃗ and ⃗𝐴⃗⃗⃗𝑇⃗
intersect at D.

a) Find in terms of a and b
i) BT
ii) OR
iii) AT
b) If OD=hOR and AD=kAT, express OD in two ways hence determine the values of h and k.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 7, 2019 at 09:28

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