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Determine the possible values of the constant $m$, together with the coordinates of the points where the line is tangent to the curve.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation
Differentiation — practice question
The curve $y = x^2 - 4x + 3$ is touched by the line $y = mx - 6$ at a tangent.
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