N2009 P1 Q6

N2009 P1 Q6

Junior College 2
8 marks

The curve \(C_1\) has equation \(y=\frac{x-2}{x+2}\). The curve \(C_2\) has equation \(\frac{x^2}{6}+\frac{y^2}{3}=1\).

  1. Sketch \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) on the same diagram, stating the exact coordinates of any points of intersection with the axes and the equations of any asymptotes.[4]
  2. Show algebraically that the \(x\)-coordinates of the points of intersection of \(C_1\) and \(C_2\) satisfy the equation \(2(x-2)^2=(x+2)^2(6-x^2)\).[2]
  3. Use your calculator to find these \(x\)-coordinates.[2]

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Answer:(i) \(C_1:(2,0),(0,-1)\), asymptotes \(x=-2,y=1\); \(C_2:(\pm\sqrt6,0),(0,\pm\sqrt3)\). (iii) \(x\approx-0.515,2.45\).

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