A hint to get started
Recover the curve from its range and count line intersections
, where a is a non-zero constant. C exists for y≤−2 or y≥b, where b is positive.
(i) Using an analytical method, show a=−2 and hence find b. marks
(ii) Sketch C, clearly showing turning-point coordinates and asymptotes. marks
(iii) Show(−3,6) lies on y=px+3 p+6 for every real p. Hence use the sketch in(ii) to find p for which has two distinct real roots. marks
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CJC · Review problems · Question 9
The endpoints of the stated range become roots of the discriminant polynomial.