A parabola P has equation y = x2− x + 1. (a) Determine the points of intersection of P and the line with equation y = −x + 3. (b) Find the value of k such that the line L with equation y = x + k is tangent to P. (c) In this case determine the point of contact of L with P.

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A parabola P has equation y = x2− x + 1.
(a) Determine the points of intersection of P and the line with equation y = −x + 3.
(b) Find the value of k such that the line L with equation y = x + k is tangent to P.
(c) In this case determine the point of contact of L with P.  

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