3. for what value(s) of k is the line 2x = 3y + k a tangent to the parabola y = x squared - 3x + 4?
I know that i have got to equate the two solutions as they both are equal to y. After solving that, i got a quadratic equation. Using the equation I substituted it into the discriminant (b squared - 4ac = 0). I got the the value of k as -23. But according to the text book im using it says, the correct answer to this question is -23/12. I dont knw where that 12 comes from. Could you please show me how with clear and detailed steps??
Thanks in advance!!
2006-10-12
06:17:46
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