The equation x2+kx+(k+3)=0x^2 + kx + (k + 3) = 0x2+kx+(k+3)=0, where k k\,k is a constant, has different real roots.
a.
Show that k2−4k−12>0k^2 - 4k - 12 > 0k2−4k−12>0.
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b.
Find the set of possible values of kkk.
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Algebra and Functions 1 Questions
18 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Old Maths Algebra and Functions 1. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.