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June 2011 p11 q10
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The line \(x - y + 4 = 0\) intersects the curve \(y = 2x^2 - 4x + 1\) at points \(P\) and \(Q\). It is given that the coordinates of \(P\) are \((3, 7)\).
(ii) Find the coordinates of \(Q\).
(iii) Find the equation of the line joining \(Q\) to the mid-point of \(AP\).
Solution
To find the coordinates of \(Q\), substitute \(y = x + 4\) into the curve equation:
\(x + 4 = 2x^2 - 4x + 1\)
Simplify to:
\(2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0\)
Factorize:
\((2x + 1)(x - 3) = 0\)
Solutions are \(x = -\frac{1}{2}\) and \(x = 3\). Since \(P = (3, 7)\), \(Q = \left( -\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{2} \right)\).