The position vectors of the points A and B are given by a = 2i + 3j and b = 4i + j respectively. Write down a vector equation of the line AB and find the value of α if the point C with position vector c = 7 i + α j lies on AB

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The position vectors of the points A and B are given by a = 2i + 3j and b = 4i + j respectively. Write down a vector equation of the line AB and find the value of α if the point C with position vector c = 7 i + α j lies on AB

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