The curve with equation y=px2−2px−py=px^2-2px-py=px2−2px−p, where p p\,p is a constant, does not intersect the line with equation y=2x−6y=2x-6y=2x−6.
Show that 2p2−4p+1<02p^2-4p+1<02p2−4p+1<0.
Find the set of possible values for ppp.
49 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 2.4 The Discriminant. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.