The gradient function of a curve is given by . The coordinates of the point , which lies on the curve, is . A point exists such that the mid-point of is . Find
- (a)
the coordinates of the point ,
- (b)
the equation of the curve.
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12(a)
1. Set up and solve the equation for the $x$-coordinate of $Q$
Let the coordinates of be .
Using the midpoint formula for the -coordinate:
2. Set up and solve the equation for the $y$-coordinate of $Q$
Using the midpoint formula for the -coordinate:
12(b)
1. Integrate the gradient function to find the general equation of the curve
2. Substitute the coordinates of point P to find the constant of integration $c$
Substitute and :
3. State the final equation of the curve
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