Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Quadratics

Quadratics — practice question

A line is given by $y = 3kx - 2k$, and a curve is given by $y = x^2 - kx + 2$, where $k$ is a constant.
(i)[4]

Find the values of $k$ for which the line and curve intersect at two distinct points.

(ii)[3]

For each of two particular values of $k$, the line is a tangent to the curve. Show that these two tangents meet on the $x$-axis.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Set up a quadratic in $k$ and use discriminant $b^2-4ac$

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