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jjuunnee

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The point P(2p, 2/p) lies on the rectangular hyperbole xy=4
The equation of the normal to H at P is y - 2/p = p2(x - 2p)
The normal at P meets the hyperbola H again at the point Q. The midpoint of PQ is M.

i) Find the coordinates of M

ii) Find the cartesian equation of the locus of M as the position of P on H varies


Mainly need some help with the second part. thanks!
 

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Hint: after you get M you then consider xy, then also consider x/y = -1\p^2 and y/x = -p^2
 

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