Edexcel F1 2022 January — Question 6

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleF1 (Further Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2022
SessionJanuary
TopicRoots of polynomials

6. The quadratic equation $$A x ^ { 2 } + 5 x - 12 = 0$$ where \(A\) is a constant, has roots \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\)
  1. Write down an expression in terms of \(A\) for
    1. \(\alpha + \beta\)
    2. \(\alpha \beta\) The equation $$4 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x + B = 0$$ where \(B\) is a constant, has roots \(\alpha - \frac { 3 } { \beta }\) and \(\beta - \frac { 3 } { \alpha }\)
  2. Determine the value of \(A\)
  3. Determine the value of \(B\) The rectangular hyperbola \(H\) has equation \(x y = 36\) The point \(P ( 4,9 )\) lies on \(H\)
  4. Show, using calculus, that the normal to \(H\) at \(P\) has equation $$4 x - 9 y + 65 = 0$$ The normal to \(H\) at \(P\) crosses \(H\) again at the point \(Q\)
  5. Determine an equation for the tangent to \(H\) at \(Q\), giving your answer in the form \(y = m x + c\) where \(m\) and \(c\) are rational constants. \section*{7. In this question you must show all stages of your working.
    Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
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