Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is given by the equation $y = 3 + 4x - x^2$.
(a)[4]

Show that the normal to the curve at the point $(3, 6)$ has equation $2y = x + 9$.

(b)[2]

Given that the normal intersects the coordinate axes at $A$ and $B$, find the coordinates of the midpoint of $AB$.

(c)[4]

Find the coordinates of the point at which the normal intersects the curve for a second time.

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