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Problem 385
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A curve has equation \(y = x^2 - x + 3\) and a line has equation \(y = 3x + a\), where \(a\) is a constant.

(i) Show that the \(x\)-coordinates of the points of intersection of the line and the curve are given by the equation \(x^2 - 4x + (3 - a) = 0\). [1]

(ii) For the case where the line intersects the curve at two points, it is given that the \(x\)-coordinate of one of the points of intersection is \(-1\). Find the \(x\)-coordinate of the other point of intersection. [2]

(iii) For the case where the line is a tangent to the curve at a point \(P\), find the value of \(a\) and the coordinates of \(P\). [4]

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