Position vector question. Tough to solve.

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The discussion centers on solving position vector equations involving points P, Q, O, R, and M. The key equations provided are $\vec{PQ} = \vec{PO} + \vec{OR} + \vec{RQ}$ and $\vec{OM} = \vec{OP} + \frac{1}{2}\vec{PQ}$. Participants emphasize the importance of breaking down the vectors into their components and applying vector addition principles to derive the final expressions. The conversation concludes with a clear method for manipulating these vectors to achieve the desired results.

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1. $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \vec{PQ} = \vec{PO} + \vec{OR} + \vec{RQ} \end{align*}$. Finish it.

2. $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \vec{OM} = \vec{OP} + \vec{PM} = \vec{OP} + \frac{1}{2}\vec{PQ} \end{align*}$. Finish it.
 

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