9709 P13 - Jun 2023 - Q9
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A curve which passes through (0, 3) has equation \(y = f(x)\). It is given that \(f'(x) = 1 - \frac{2}{(x-1)^3}\).
(a) Find the equation of the curve.
The tangent to the curve at (0, 3) intersects the curve again at one other point, \(P\).
(b) Show that the \(x\)-coordinate of \(P\) satisfies the equation \((2x + 1)(x - 1)^2 - 1 = 0\).
(c) Verify that \(x = \frac{3}{2}\) satisfies this equation and hence find the \(y\)-coordinate of \(P\).
