I apologize for the "title".
Q: The points A, B and C have position vectors OA = a, OB = b and OC = m(2a+b). Find m if BC is parallel to OA.
ANS: 1
I've tried the following:
BC = OC - OB BC = m(2a+b) - b And; m(2a+b) - b = k(a)
I apologize for the "title".
Q: The points A, B and C have position vectors OA = a, OB = b and OC = m(2a+b). Find m if BC is parallel to OA.
ANS: 1
I've tried the following:
BC = OC - OB BC = m(2a+b) - b And; m(2a+b) - b = k(a)
hint
$$BC=m(2a+b)-b=$$ $$=2ma+(m-1)b$$
What happens if $m=1$.