In examination, you need to get maximum marks in minimum time.
I suggest you to follow my approach in problem solving:
[ Doing 1) first before attempting 2) ]
1) [ x = 4 is a root ==> x = 4 satisfies the given quadratic equation ]
Put x = 4 into 2x^2 - 3x = k - 6:
2( 4 )^2 - 3( 4 ) = k - 6
2( 16 ) - 12 + 6 = k
k = 32 - 12 + 6
k = 26
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2) [ Method 1 -- Use Sum of roots to find the second root ]
4 + Second root = - ( -3 )/2
4 + Second root = 1.5
Second root = - 2.5
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[ Method 2 -- Solve the quadratic equation directly ]
The quad. eq. becomes 2x^2 - 3x - 20 = 0
( 2x + 5 )( x - 4 ) = 0
x = -2.5 or x = 4 ( rejected for the first root is 4 )
Hence, the second root is -2.5
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I am sure solving 'k' is faster, so using my method can make sure you get the basic marks within 30 seconds before looking for the second roots. Can you understand what I mean?