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Given three non-zero, non-coplanar vectors `veca, vecb and vecc`. `vecr_1= pveca + qvecb+ vecc and vecr_2= veca + pvecb+ qvecc`. If the vectors `vecr_1 + 2vecr_2 and 2 vecr_1 + vecr_2` are collinear, then `(p, q)` is

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`(0, 0)`

B

` (1, -1)`

C

`(-1, 1)`

D

`(1, 1)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given vectors and their relationships. Let's break down the solution step by step. ### Step 1: Define the vectors We are given two vectors: - \( \vec{r_1} = p\vec{a} + q\vec{b} + \vec{c} \) - \( \vec{r_2} = \vec{a} + p\vec{b} + q\vec{c} \) ### Step 2: Calculate \( \vec{r_1} + 2\vec{r_2} \) We first compute \( \vec{r_1} + 2\vec{r_2} \): \[ \vec{r_1} + 2\vec{r_2} = (p\vec{a} + q\vec{b} + \vec{c}) + 2(\vec{a} + p\vec{b} + q\vec{c}) \] Expanding this gives: \[ = p\vec{a} + q\vec{b} + \vec{c} + 2\vec{a} + 2p\vec{b} + 2q\vec{c} \] Combining like terms: \[ = (p + 2)\vec{a} + (q + 2p)\vec{b} + (1 + 2q)\vec{c} \] ### Step 3: Calculate \( 2\vec{r_1} + \vec{r_2} \) Next, we compute \( 2\vec{r_1} + \vec{r_2} \): \[ 2\vec{r_1} + \vec{r_2} = 2(p\vec{a} + q\vec{b} + \vec{c}) + (\vec{a} + p\vec{b} + q\vec{c}) \] Expanding this gives: \[ = 2p\vec{a} + 2q\vec{b} + 2\vec{c} + \vec{a} + p\vec{b} + q\vec{c} \] Combining like terms: \[ = (2p + 1)\vec{a} + (2q + p)\vec{b} + (2 + q)\vec{c} \] ### Step 4: Set up the collinearity condition The vectors \( \vec{r_1} + 2\vec{r_2} \) and \( 2\vec{r_1} + \vec{r_2} \) are collinear, so we can set up the following equality based on the ratios of their coefficients: \[ \frac{p + 2}{2p + 1} = \frac{q + 2p}{2q + p} = \frac{1 + 2q}{2 + q} \] ### Step 5: Equate the first two ratios Equating the first two ratios: \[ \frac{p + 2}{2p + 1} = \frac{q + 2p}{2q + p} \] Cross-multiplying gives: \[ (p + 2)(2q + p) = (q + 2p)(2p + 1) \] Expanding both sides: \[ 2pq + p^2 + 4q + 2p = 2pq + q + 4p + 2p^2 \] Simplifying: \[ p^2 - 3p + 4q - q = 0 \implies p^2 - 3p + 3q = 0 \tag{1} \] ### Step 6: Equate the second and third ratios Now equate the second and third ratios: \[ \frac{q + 2p}{2q + p} = \frac{1 + 2q}{2 + q} \] Cross-multiplying gives: \[ (q + 2p)(2 + q) = (1 + 2q)(2q + p) \] Expanding both sides: \[ 2q + q^2 + 4p + 2pq = 2q + 4q^2 + p + 2pq \] Simplifying: \[ q^2 + 4p = 4q^2 + p \implies 3p = 3q^2 \implies p = q^2 \tag{2} \] ### Step 7: Substitute into equation (1) Substituting \( p = q^2 \) into equation (1): \[ (q^2)^2 - 3(q^2) + 3q = 0 \implies q^4 - 3q^2 + 3q = 0 \] Factoring out \( q \): \[ q(q^3 - 3q + 3) = 0 \] Thus, \( q = 0 \) or \( q^3 - 3q + 3 = 0 \). ### Step 8: Solve for \( p \) and \( q \) Since \( \vec{a}, \vec{b}, \vec{c} \) are non-zero and non-coplanar, \( q \neq 0 \). We can solve the cubic equation \( q^3 - 3q + 3 = 0 \) using numerical methods or graphing. ### Conclusion The solution yields \( p \) and \( q \) such that \( pq = 1 \). The specific values can be determined by testing the options provided.

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given vectors and their relationships. Let's break down the solution step by step. ### Step 1: Define the vectors We are given two vectors: - \( \vec{r_1} = p\vec{a} + q\vec{b} + \vec{c} \) - \( \vec{r_2} = \vec{a} + p\vec{b} + q\vec{c} \) ### Step 2: Calculate \( \vec{r_1} + 2\vec{r_2} \) ...
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