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Use two line parameters, a division ratio and a cross-product area
With reference to an origin , the points , , and are such that , , and . The lines and intersect at point (see diagram).
(i) Express in terms of and .
(ii) The point on is such that . Show that the points , and are collinear.
(iii) Find the ratio of the area of triangle to the area of triangle .
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CJC · Discussion · Question 9
Compare a and b coefficients only because their directions are independent in the source diagram.