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Date May 2022 Marks available 1 Reference code 22M.2.AHL.TZ1.8
Level Additional Higher Level Paper Paper 2 Time zone Time zone 1
Command term Write down Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

Consider the equation kx2-k+3x+2k+9=0, where k.

Write down an expression for the product of the roots, in terms of k.

[1]
a.

Hence or otherwise, determine the values of k such that the equation has one positive and one negative real root.

[3]
b.

Markscheme

product of roots =2k+9k             A1

 

[1 mark]

a.

recognition that the product of the roots will be negative            (M1)

2k+9k<0

critical values k=0,-92 seen             (A1)

-92<k<0             A1

 

[3 marks]

b.

Examiners report

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b.

Syllabus sections

Topic 2—Functions » SL 2.7—Solutions of quadratic equations and inequalities, discriminant and nature of roots
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