SOLUTION: A quadratic function is defined by . A linear function is defined by g(x) = - 0.5x + k. a) Determine the value of k so that the line intersects the parabola at exactly one poi

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Question 1196849: A quadratic function is defined by . A linear function is defined by g(x) = - 0.5x + k. a) Determine the value of k so that the line intersects the parabola at exactly one point. Write your answer to the nearest hundredth.
b) Sketch a graph of your answer.
c) Determine the values of k so that the line intersects the parabola at two points.
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, Alan3354:
Answer by greenestamps(13203) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Your quadratic function does not show up in your post. Perhaps you used copy-and-paste, which often doesn't work....

Re-post, making sure your post shows all the necessary information.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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