Rikkie

This is the question: The straight line y=2p+1 intersects the curve y= x+ (p^2/x) at two distinct points. Find the range of values of p. this is what i did: 2p +1 = x + p^2/x simplify.... x^2 + (2p+1)x + p^2 = 0 b^2-4ac > 0 (-2p-1)^2 - 4(p^2) > 0 simplify...

thanks!