CAIE P1 2011 June — Question 10

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2011
SessionJune
TopicQuadratic Functions

10
  1. Express \(2 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 1\) in the form \(a ( x + b ) ^ { 2 } + c\) and hence state the coordinates of the minimum point, \(A\), on the curve \(y = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 1\). The line \(x - y + 4 = 0\) intersects the curve \(y = 2 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 1\) at points \(P\) and \(Q\). It is given that the coordinates of \(P\) are \(( 3,7 )\).
  2. Find the coordinates of \(Q\).
  3. Find the equation of the line joining \(Q\) to the mid-point of \(A P\).