1. HKCEE 1986
The graph of the function f(x) = x^3 + hx^2 + kx + 2 (h and k are constants) has 2 distinct turning points and intersects the line y = 2 at the point (0,2) only.
(a) Show that 3k < h^2 < 4k
I know h^2 < 4k, but why 3k < h^2 ?
2. HKCEE 1989
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I want to ask (a)(iii) "Hence, ... " that part
Answer: (a)(i): T = k√(a^2 + x^2) + (3a - x)
(a)(iii): 1 < k < √10/3 (both)