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Problem 386
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A straight line has equation \(y = -2x + k\), where \(k\) is a constant, and a curve has equation \(y = \frac{2}{x - 3}\).

(i) Show that the \(x\)-coordinates of any points of intersection of the line and curve are given by the equation \(2x^2 - (6 + k)x + (2 + 3k) = 0\). [1]

(ii) Find the two values of \(k\) for which the line is a tangent to the curve. [3]

The two tangents, given by the values of \(k\) found in part (ii), touch the curve at points \(A\) and \(B\).

(iii) Find the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\) and the equation of the line \(AB\). [6]

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