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Locate a perpendicular foot and reflect a whole line

(i) Find a vector equation of the line through the points AA and BB with position vectors 7i+8j+9k7\mathbf i+8\mathbf j+9\mathbf k and −i−8j+k-\mathbf i-8\mathbf j+\mathbf k respectively.

(ii) The perpendicular to this line from the point CC with position vector i+8j+3k\mathbf i+8\mathbf j+3\mathbf k meets the line at the point NN. Find the position vector NN and the ratio of AN:NBAN:NB.

(iii) Find a Cartesian equation of the line which is a reflection of the line ACAC in the line ABAB.

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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.

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