Calculate Area Under y=(x-6)² + 4: Quadratic Function Problem

Quadratic Functions with Vertex Form Analysis

Find the positive area of the function

y=(x6)2+4 y=(x-6)^2+4

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Understand the problem

Find the positive area of the function

y=(x6)2+4 y=(x-6)^2+4

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We begin by analyzing the given function y=(x6)2+4 y = (x-6)^2 + 4 . This is a parabola in vertex form, with the vertex at the point (6,4) (6, 4) . The expression (x6)2 (x-6)^2 represents the square of (x6) (x-6) , and as a square, it can only be zero or positive, thus (x6)20(x-6)^2 \geq 0.

Adding 4, the smallest value that y y can take is therefore 4 4 , which occurs when (x6)2=0(x-6)^2 = 0. That means at the vertex, the function achieves its minimum value of y=4 y = 4 , which is clearly positive.

This implies the function y=(x6)2+4 y = (x-6)^2 + 4 is never negative for any real value of x x . Hence, the area above the x-axis is positive or non-negative for all values of x x , which means no restrictions on the domain are necessary based on positivity.

Thus, the solution concludes that the function remains non-negative for all x x , satisfying the condition of positive area.

Therefore, the correct choice is For all X.

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Final Answer

For all X

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Vertex Form: y=(xh)2+k y = (x-h)^2 + k has vertex at (h,k)
  • Square Property: (x6)20 (x-6)^2 \geq 0 means minimum value is 0
  • Check: At vertex x=6: y=(66)2+4=4>0 y = (6-6)^2 + 4 = 4 > 0

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Confusing area under curve with positive function values
    Don't think "positive area" means finding where the graph crosses x-axis = wrong focus! This question asks where the function stays positive (above x-axis). Always check if the function's minimum value is positive by finding the vertex.

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Find the corresponding algebraic representation of the drawing:

(0,-4)(0,-4)(0,-4)

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What does "positive area" mean for this function?

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It means finding where the function values are positive (above the x-axis). Since y=(x6)2+4 y = (x-6)^2 + 4 has a minimum value of 4, it's always positive!

How do I find the vertex of this parabola?

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In vertex form y=(xh)2+k y = (x-h)^2 + k , the vertex is at (h, k). For y=(x6)2+4 y = (x-6)^2 + 4 , the vertex is (6, 4).

Why is the minimum value 4?

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Because (x6)20 (x-6)^2 \geq 0 for all real x. The smallest value occurs when (x6)2=0 (x-6)^2 = 0 , giving y = 0 + 4 = 4.

Does this parabola ever go below the x-axis?

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No! Since the minimum value is 4, and 4 > 0, this parabola stays completely above the x-axis for all values of x.

How is this different from finding x-intercepts?

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X-intercepts are where y=0 y = 0 . This function has no x-intercepts because its minimum value is 4, which is above zero!

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