y=x^3-3x^2+2x+5 a)Write down the coordinates of P the point where the curve crosses the x-axis. b)Determine the equation of the tangent to the curve at P. c)Find the coordinates of Q, the point where this tangent meets the curve again.

a) P (0,5)b) y = 2x + 5c) Q (3,11)

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