Then x 1+x2 =-2a, x 1x2 = b,
SABC = 1/2 * 2 * | x2-x 1 | = 6,
So | x2-x 1 | = 6,
Square (x 1+x2)? - 4x 1x2=36,
That is (-2a)? - 4b=36,
So a? - b = 9 .