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1)　The quadratic equations x^2 - 6x + 2k = 0 and x^2 - 5x + k =0 have a 　　　　　　　　common root α. (i.e. α is a root of both equations.)
　　Show that α =k and hence, find the value(s) of k.

2)　Let p = (x^2 + 2x + 8)/(x - 2) …………………………(＊)
　　where x is real. By expressing (＊) in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0,
　　find the range of possible values of (x^2 + 2x + 8)/(x - 2).
　　Hence, find the range of possible values of ∣(x^2 + 2x + 8)/(x - 2)∣.