9231 P11 - Jun 2018 - Q6 - 9 marks
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The curve \(C\) has equation
\(y=\frac{x^{2}+b}{x+b},\)
where \(b\) is a positive constant.
(i) Find the equations of the asymptotes of \(C\).
(ii) Show that \(C\) does not intersect the \(x\)-axis.
(iii) Justifying your answer, find the number of stationary points on \(C\).
(iv) Sketch \(C\). Your sketch should indicate the coordinates of any points of intersection with the \(y\)-axis. You do not need to find the coordinates of any stationary points.
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