[getoom]

given that p and q are non zero vectors that are not parralel and that
3p+(x-2)q=2yp-5q
find the value of x and y

thanks in advance

[raheem94]

(Original post by getoom)
given that p and q are non zero vectors that are not parralel and that
3p+(x-2)q=2yp-5q
find the value of x and y

thanks in advance

Equate the coefficients of p and q.

[getoom]

(Original post by raheem94)
Equate the coefficients of p and q.

i haven't learnt how to do that but ill try

thanks anyway

[Carbon12]

Vectors... right Which module is this ? whats the topic.
First thing I would say is find that out and then go onto YouTwit and look for a video.

Please don't post here expecting people to do your homework for you.

Might I suggest
www.examsolutions.co.uk

[raheem94]

(Original post by getoom)
i haven't learnt how to do that but ill try

thanks anyway

By equating coefficients we get the following

[getoom]

(Original post by Carbon12)
Vectors... right Which module is this ? whats the topic.
First thing I would say is find that out and then go onto YouTwit and look for a video.

Please don't post here expecting people to do your homework for you.

Might I suggest
www.examsolutions.co.uk

igcse mathematics b

it wasn't homework i have an exam tommorow and looking over past papers today i found this question. how condescending

[getoom]

(Original post by raheem94)


By equating coefficients we get the following

so x=-3

and y=3/2

thanks again

[raheem94]

(Original post by getoom)
so x=-3

and y=3/2

thanks again

[Carbon12]

:-( sorry. I thought that you were trying to get people to do your homework. My bad.

[getoom]

(Original post by Carbon12)
:-( sorry. I thought that you were trying to get people to do your homework. My bad.

s'cool

[Carbon12]

:-) still a good site for GCSE revision. YouTwit.