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A point T divides line AB externally in the ratio 8:2. Given that the position vectors of A and B are 3i - 4l +...

A point T divides line AB externally in the ratio 8:2. Given that the position vectors of A and B are 3i - 4l + k and -1 +j -3k respectively. Find the position vector of T in unit vector form.

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