Determine x Values for y = 2x² + 6 When Positive

Question

Given the function:

y=2x2+6 y=2x^2+6

Determine for which values of x is f\left(x\right) > 0 true

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's analyze the quadratic function y=2x2+6 y = 2x^2 + 6 :

  • The function y=2x2+6 y = 2x^2 + 6 is a parabola opening upwards because the coefficient of x2 x^2 is positive (a=2 a = 2 ).
  • A parabola that opens upwards has its vertex as the lowest point.
  • Since the function is in the form y=ax2+c y = ax^2 + c with no x x term, there are no real roots (our function has no b b term, hence no rotations impacting x-intercepts).
  • We evaluate f(x)>0 f(x) > 0 : Since the constant term c=6 c = 6 is positive, this defines a vertical shift of the parabola entirely above the x-axis.
  • This implies y=2x2+6 y = 2x^2 + 6 is always greater than zero for any value of x x .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is all x.

Answer

All x