y = 2p + 1 intersects the curve at y = x + p^2/x at two disrinct points, find the range of values for p. Thanks. (:
Substitute any one of the eqns to the other to form ax^2 + bx + c= 0
As they intersect at distinct points, b^2 - 4ac > 0. Then find the range of values of p.
Ur txtbook should have examples too.