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Find the points of intersection between the curve xy = 12 and the line y = 7 − x.
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| Point | x | y |
|---|---|---|
| y-intercept | 0 | 7 |
| x-intercept | 7 | 0 |
Step-by-step solution
4 stepsSubstitute the equation of the line into the equation of the curve.
Given the curve and the line .
Substitute into the curve equation:Expand and rearrange the equation into a quadratic form.
Move all terms to one side to get a standard quadratic equation:
Solve the quadratic equation for .
Factor the quadratic equation:
We need two numbers that multiply to 12 and add up to -7. These numbers are -3 and -4.This gives two possible values for :
Substitute the values of back into the linear equation to find the corresponding values.
For :
The first point of intersection is .
For :
The second point of intersection is .
The coordinates of the two points are .
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