2026 NORTHBROOKS P1 Q1

2026 NORTHBROOKS P1 Q1

Secondary 4
8 marks
  1. Do not use a calculator in this question.
    A circular cylinder of volume \((3\sqrt5-4)\pi\) cm\(^3\) has a height of \((3+\sqrt5)\) cm and a radius of \(r\) cm. Obtain an expression of \(r^2\) in the form \(\dfrac{a+b\sqrt5}{c}\), where \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\) are constants.[4]
  2. The line \(x-y=3\) intersects the curve \(x^2-3xy+y^2+19=0\) at points \(P\) and \(Q\). Find the coordinates of \(P\) and of \(Q\).[4]

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Answer:(a) \(r^2=\dfrac{-27+13\sqrt5}{4}\). (b) \((-4,-7)\), \((7,4)\).

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