Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is given by $y = x^2 - 4x + 4$ and the line is given by $y = mx$, with $m$ as a constant.
(i)[4]

When $m = 1$, the curve and the line meet at the points $A$ and $B$. Determine the coordinates of the midpoint of $AB$.

(ii)[5]

Determine the non-zero value of $m$ for which the line is tangent to the curve, and calculate the coordinates of the point where the tangent touches the curve.

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