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### Problem 1:
**The line \( 3y = x - 6 \) cuts the curve \( y^2 = 3x + 4 \) at points \( A \) and \( B \). Find the coordinates of \( A \) and \( B \).**

**Solution**:
1. **Express \(x\) in terms of \(y\)**:
   \[
   3y = x - 6 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = 3y + 6
   \]

2. **Substitute \(x\) into the curve equation**:
   \[
   y^2 = 3x + 4
   \]
   Substitute \(x = 3y + 6\):
   \[
   y^2 = 3(3y + 6) + 4
   \]
   \[
   y^2 = 9y + 18 + 4
   \]
   \[
   y^2 = 9y + 22
   \]

3. **Rearrange to form a quadratic equation**:
   \[
   y^2 - 9y - 22 = 0
   \]

4. **Solve for \(y\)** using the quadratic formula:
   \[
   y = \frac{-(-9) \pm \sqrt{(-9)^2 - 4(1)(-22)}}{2(1)}
   \]
   \[
   y = \frac{9 \pm \sqrt{81 + 88}}{2}
   \]
   \[
   y = \frac{9 \pm \sqrt{169}}{2}
   \]
   \[
   y = \frac{9 \pm 13}{2}
   \]

   So, the two possible \(y\) values are:
   \[
   y_1 = \frac{22}{2} = 11, \quad y_2 = \frac{-4}{2} = -2
   \]

5. **Find the corresponding \(x\) values**:
   - For \( y_1 = 11 \):
     \[
     x_1 = 3(11) + 6 = 33 + 6 = 39
     \]
   - For \( y_2 = -2 \):
     \[
     x_2 = 3(-2) + 6 = -6 + 6 = 0
     \]

6. **Coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\)**:
   - Point \(A\): \( (x_1, y_1) = (39, 11) \)
   - Point \(B\): \( (x_2, y_2) = (0, -2) \)

### Problem 2:
**Given \( f(x) = 6x^3 - kx^2 - x + 2 \), where \(k\) is a constant. The remainder is \(\frac{1}{2}\) when \(f(x)\) is divided by \(2x - 1\).**

#### (a) Show that \( k = -7 \).

**Solution**:
1. **Use the Remainder Theorem**:
   The Remainder Theorem states that the remainder when a polynomial \( f(x) \) is divided by \( (2x - 1) \) is equal to \( f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) \).

   \[
   f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = 6\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^3 - k\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 - \frac{1}{2} + 2 = \frac{1}{2}
   \]

2. **Substitute and simplify**:
   \[
   f\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) = 6\left(\frac{1}{8}\right) - k\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) - \frac{1}{2} + 2 = \frac{1}{2}
   \]
   \[
   \frac{6}{8} - \frac{k}{4} - \frac{1}{2} + 2 = \frac{1}{2}
   \]
   \[
   \frac{3}{4} - \frac{k}{4} - \frac{1}{2} + 2 = \frac{1}{2}
   \]
   Multiply through by 4 to eliminate the fractions:
   \[
   3 - k - 2 + 8 = 2
   \]
   Simplify:
   \[
   9 - k = 2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad k = -7
   \]

#### (b) Hence solve \(f(x) = 0\).

**Solution**:
1. **Substitute \(k = -7\) into the polynomial**:
   \[
   f(x) = 6x^3 + 7x^2 - x + 2
   \]

2. **Solve \(f(x) = 0\)**:
   You can attempt to factorize the cubic equation or use numerical methods such as synthetic division or the cubic formula to find the roots. This is typically solved by trial, substitution, or using a calculator.

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#### Follow-up Questions:
1. Would you like to explore different methods for solving cubic equations?
2. Are you interested in how the Remainder Theorem can be applied to other polynomials?
3. Do you want to learn about graphing cubic functions to identify roots visually?
4. Would you like a deeper explanation on the factor theorem?
5. Are you curious about solving polynomial equations using synthetic division?

**Tip**: When solving polynomials, checking for possible rational roots using the Rational Root Theorem can sometimes simplify the process before trying more complex methods.

Learn how to solve quadratic equations and apply the Remainder Theorem with detailed step-by-step solutions. This problem involves finding points of intersection between a line and a curve, and verifying constants using polynomial division. Suitable for students in Grades 11-12.

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