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Determine the set of values of $m$ for which the line $y = mx - 3$ and the curve $y = 2x^2 + 5$ do not meet.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Quadratics
Determine the set of values of $m$ for which the line $y = mx - 3$ and the curve $y = 2x^2 + 5$ do not meet.
This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Set up the 3-term quadratic $2x^2+5=mx-3\Rightarrow 2x^2-mx+8=0$” …