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In the diagram M is the midpoint of XZ. OX = p + 2q. Oz = 7p – 2q and ZY = 3Kq + Mp...

In the diagram M is the midpoint of XZ. OX = p + 2q. Oz = 7p – 2q and ZY = 3Kq + Mp where
k, and m are constants.

(a)Express the following in terms of p and q.
(i) XZ
(ii) XM
(iii) OM
(b)Express OY in terms of p, q, k and m.
(c)If y lies on OM produced with OY:OM = 3:2. Find the values of k and m.

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Kavungya answered the question on September 20, 2019 at 08:28

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