Using transformed coordinates to make predictions

Using transformed coordinates to make predictions

Secondary 3
7 marks
TGM Original Questions

Variables \(x>0\) and \(y\) satisfy \(y=px+q/x\). A graph of \(xy\) against \(x^2\) passes through \((1,10)\) and \((9,26)\).

  1. Find \(p\) and \(q\).[3]
  2. Find \(y\) when \(x=3.5\), correct to 3 significant figures.[2]
  3. Find the positive value of \(x\) for which \(y=3x\).[2]

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Answer:(a) \(p=2,\ q=8\). (b) \(9.29\). (c) \(2\sqrt2\).

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