the curve C has Equation
y = 8x + x^2 + 9/x
the Points P and Q lie on C and have X-coordinates -3 and 1 respectively
a] find an equation of the chord PQ
b] show that the tangents to Z at the points P and Q are Parallel
for a) find coords of p by substituting x=-3 in the equation
y=-24+9-3
y=-18
P(-3,-18)
for q, put x=1 in the eqtn.
y=8+1+9
y=18
Q(1,18)
To find eq of PQ, find grad
m = -36/-4
=9
Eq PQ => (y-18)/(x-1)=9
Solve
b) Find dy/dx
8+2x-9x^-2
to find grad at P, put in x=-3
to find grad at Q put in x=1
You should get the same answer for both. Gradients are same therefore, parallel.
I'm in school right now, but I'll try and get back to you with the rest later. (: