Edexcel P1 2020 October — Question 7

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP1 (Pure Mathematics 1)
Year2020
SessionOctober
TopicCurve Sketching
TypeRational curve intersections

7. The curve \(C\) has equation $$y = \frac { 1 } { 2 - x }$$
  1. Sketch the graph of \(C\). On your sketch you should show the coordinates of any points of intersection with the coordinate axes and state clearly the equations of any asymptotes. The line \(l\) has equation \(y = 4 x + k\), where \(k\) is a constant. Given that \(l\) meets \(C\) at two distinct points,
  2. show that $$k ^ { 2 } + 16 k + 48 > 0$$
  3. Hence find the range of possible values for \(k\).