9231 P13 - Jun 2015 - Q7 - 10 marks
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The curve \(C\) has equation \(x^{2}+2 x y-4 y^{2}+20=0\). Show that if the tangent to \(C\) at the point \((x, y)\) is parallel to the \(x\)-axis then \(x+y=0\).
Hence find the coordinates of the stationary points on \(C\), and determine their nature.
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