Find the positive area of the function
We have hundreds of course questions with personalized recommendations + Account 100% premium
Find the positive area of the function
We begin by analyzing the given function . This is a parabola in vertex form, with the vertex at the point . The expression represents the square of , and as a square, it can only be zero or positive, thus .
Adding 4, the smallest value that can take is therefore , which occurs when . That means at the vertex, the function achieves its minimum value of , which is clearly positive.
This implies the function is never negative for any real value of . Hence, the area above the x-axis is positive or non-negative for all values of , which means no restrictions on the domain are necessary based on positivity.
Thus, the solution concludes that the function remains non-negative for all , satisfying the condition of positive area.
Therefore, the correct choice is For all X.
For all X
Find the corresponding algebraic representation of the drawing:
It means finding where the function values are positive (above the x-axis). Since has a minimum value of 4, it's always positive!
In vertex form , the vertex is at (h, k). For , the vertex is (6, 4).
Because for all real x. The smallest value occurs when , giving y = 0 + 4 = 4.
No! Since the minimum value is 4, and 4 > 0, this parabola stays completely above the x-axis for all values of x.
X-intercepts are where . This function has no x-intercepts because its minimum value is 4, which is above zero!
Get unlimited access to all 18 Parabola Families questions, detailed video solutions, and personalized progress tracking.
Unlimited Video Solutions
Step-by-step explanations for every problem
Progress Analytics
Track your mastery across all topics
Ad-Free Learning
Focus on math without distractions
No credit card required • Cancel anytime