Math Problem Statement

OAB is a triangle. OA = a and OB = b. The point M divides OA in the ratio 3:2. MN is parallel to OB. Find ON, MN, and show that AN:NB = 2:3.

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step.

Part (a): Express the vector ON in terms of a and b

From the problem description, we have:

  • OA=a\overrightarrow{OA} = \mathbf{a}
  • OB=b\overrightarrow{OB} = \mathbf{b}
  • MM divides the vector OA\overrightarrow{OA} in the ratio 3:2.

Since MM divides OA\overrightarrow{OA} in a ratio of 3:2, we can use the section formula to express the position vector of point MM (let's call it M).

The formula for the section formula is:

OM=2a+3O3+2=2a5\overrightarrow{OM} = \frac{2 \cdot \mathbf{a} + 3 \cdot \mathbf{O}}{3 + 2} = \frac{2 \cdot \mathbf{a}}{5}

The vector ON\overrightarrow{ON} will be related to the fact that MNMN is parallel to OBOB. Let’s proceed to work on parts (b) and (c).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Vector Algebra
Ratio and Proportion
Section Formula

Formulas

Section formula for a point dividing a line segment: (mB + nA) / (m + n)
Parallel vectors and scalar multiplication
Vector subtraction for finding line segments

Theorems

Concept of vectors and parallelism

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12