Random Questions from 2017 Prelims #3

Here is another question that is from CJC H2 Mathematics 9758 Prelim Paper 1. Its a question on differentiation. I think it is simple enough and tests student on their thinking comprehension skills. This is question 6.

A straight line passes through the point with coordinates (4, 3) cuts the positive x-axis at point P and positive y-axis at point Q. It is given that \angle PQO = \theta, where 0 < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2} and O is the origin.

(i) Show that equation of line PQ is given by y = (4-x) \text{cot} \theta +3.

(ii) By finding an expression for OP + OQ, show that as \theta varies, the stationary value of OP + OQ is a + b \sqrt{3}, where a and b are constants to be determined.

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