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Find the equations of the normal to the curve y = 4x3 - 3x + 5 which are perpendicular to the line 9x - y + 5 = 0.

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The given curve is

y = 4x3 - 3x + 5

Let the required normal be at (x1, y1)

Slope of the tangent = dy/dx = 12x2 - 3

m2 = Slope of the line = 9

Since normal is perpendicular to the line.

Therefore, m1: m2 = –1

Hence, the points are (1, 6) and (–1, 4)

Equations of normals are:

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