2018 PJC P1 Q6

2018 PJC P1 Q6

10 marks
Prelims

A curve \(C\) has equation \(3{{y}^{2}}-2xy+3{{x}^{2}}-96=0\) .

  1. Find the exact \(x\)-coordinates of the stationary points of \(C\).[4]
  2. For the stationary point with \(x<0\), determine whether it is a maximum or minimum.[3]
  3. Find the equation(s) of the tangent(s) to \(C\) which are parallel to the \(y\)-axis.[3]

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Answer:(i) \(x = 2\) or \(x = -2\) (ii) minimum point (iii) \(x = 6\) or \(x = -6\)

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