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CSEC Additional Mathematics · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)

The equation 3x^2 - 6x - 4 = 0 has roots α and β.

Find the value of 1/α + 1/β.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Express f(x) in the form a(x + b)^2 + c, where a, b and c are real numbers.[3 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)State the coordinates of the minimum point of f(x).[1 mark]
  3. 2(c)Determine the coordinates of the points of intersection of the curve 2x^2 - y + 19 = 0 and the line y + 11x = 4.[3 marks]
  4. 2(d)Determine the annual salary that the employee should receive in the ninth year.[3 marks]

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