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algebra senior

Problem

In the coordinate plane, the curve intersects a circle at four points, three of which are and Find the fourth point of intersection.
Solution
Let the equation of the circle be From Substituting, we get Then so By Vieta's formulas, the product of the roots is 1. Three of the roots are 2, and so the fourth root is Therefore, the fourth point is
Final answer
\left( -\frac{3}{10}, -\frac{10}{3} \right)