Example 2 (Combination of Straight Line and a Curve)
The straight line intersects the curve at two distinct points. Find the range of values of k.
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The straight line intersects the curve at two distinct points. Find the range of values of k.
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Example 3 (Straight Line does not intersect the curve)
Find the range of values of m for which the straight line does not meet the curve .
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Find the range of values of m for which the straight line does not meet the curve .
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