Vector Algebra
Quadrilateral Midpoints — Scalar k
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Grade 12

Question:

$ABCD$ quadrilateral, $E,F$ midpoints of $AC,BD$. $(\overrightarrow{AB}-\overrightarrow{BC})+(\overrightarrow{AD}-\overrightarrow{DC})=k\overrightarrow{FE}$. Then $k$ is equal to
4
-2
2
-4

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Express all vectors in terms of position vectors. $E=\frac{A+C}{2}$, $F=\frac{B+D}{2}$. Expand LHS.
$k=-4$.
Correct Answer: 4

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