A complementary-angle identity and a shifted-curve area

A complementary-angle identity and a shifted-curve area

Junior College 2
13 marks
  1. Using a right-angled triangle, show that, for \(a>0\), \[\tan^{-1}(a)+\tan^{-1}\left(\frac1a\right)=\frac{\pi}{2}.\][2]

The curves \(D_1\) and \(D_2\) have equations \[D_1:\ y=\frac{2}{1+(x-1)^2},\qquad D_2:\ y=\frac{k}{12x-7},\] where \(k>0\).

  1. Determine the values of \(k\) for which the curves have at least one point of intersection.[3]

For the remaining parts, take \(k=5\).

  1. Sketch both curves on the same axes. Label their intersections with the coordinate axes, the maximum point of \(D_1\), and all asymptotes.[3]
  2. Calculate the exact area of the finite region enclosed by the curves, simplifying your answer using part (i).[5]

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Answer:(ii) \(0<k\leq18\) (iv) \(\pi-\frac56\ln5\) square units.

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