SOLUTION: Determine the value of k in y=kx^2-5x+2 that will result in the intersection of the line y=-3x+4 with the quadratic at a) two points (1 mark) b) one points (1 mark) c) no point

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Question 942597: Determine the value of k in y=kx^2-5x+2 that will result in the intersection of the line y=-3x+4 with the quadratic at
a) two points (1 mark)
b) one points (1 mark)
c) no point (1 mark)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Equate the two expressions for y, simplify the resulting quadratic equation, and choose the necessary Discriminant conditions to satisfy each question part.
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