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Locate a perpendicular foot and reflect a whole line
(i) Find a vector equation of the line through the points and with position vectors and respectively.
(ii) The perpendicular to this line from the point with position vector meets the line at the point . Find the position vector and the ratio of .
(iii) Find a Cartesian equation of the line which is a reflection of the line in the line .
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CJC · Discussion · Question 7
A lies on the mirror line and stays fixed. Reflect C through its perpendicular foot, then join A to the reflected point.