A parabola is given by the equation y = x^2 - 4x + 6. Find k so the line of equation y = 2x - k does intersect the parabola at two distinct points.

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A parabola is given by the equation y = x^2 - 4x + 6. Find k so the line of equation y = 2x - k does intersect the
parabola at two distinct points.

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