Quadratics

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a.

By completing the square, find in terms of the constant $p\,$ the roots of the equation

x^2 + px + 4 = 0

[3]

b.

Hence find the set of values of $p\,$ for which the equation has no real roots.

[2]

59%

a.

By completing the square, find in terms of the constant $p\,$ the roots of the equation

x^2 + px + 4 = 0

[3]

b.

Hence find the set of values of $p\,$ for which the equation has no real roots.

[2]

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