The curve y = 7 - and the line y + 2x - 3 = 0 intersect at two point. Finf the; (a) coordinates of the two points (b) equation of the perpendicular bisector of the line joining the two points
Explanation
(a) 7 - Simplifying; x = 1 or x = -3 Substituting for x; y = 3 - 2(1) = 3 - 2 = 1 or y = 3 - 2(-3) = 3 + 6 = 9 The coordinate of the two points are (x y) = (1, 1), (-3, 9)
(b) () = (-1, 5) The gradient of the point of intersection ; = -2 The gradient of the perpendicular bisector; Thus, the equation of the perpendicular bisector; y - 5 = (x + 1) Therefore, 2y - x - 11 = 0