9709 P1 - Nov 2008 - Q8
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The equation of a curve is \(y = 5 - \frac{8}{x}\).
(i) Show that the equation of the normal to the curve at the point \(P(2, 1)\) is \(2y + x = 4\).
This normal meets the curve again at the point \(Q\).
(ii) Find the coordinates of \(Q\).
(iii) Find the length of \(PQ\).
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