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For what values of \(x\) is  \(\frac{x^2 + x + 3}{2x^2 + x - 6} \ge 0\)

 Jul 9, 2016

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Hi Pro35hp and MaxWong,

 

I think that you will both find this interesting.   It ties in nicely with Alan's graph as well.     laugh

 

If you do not understand then please ask questions :)

 

\(\frac{x^2 + x + 3}{2x^2 + x - 6} \ge 0\\ \frac{x^2 + x + 3}{2x^2 + 4x-3x - 6} \ge 0\\ \frac{x^2 + x + 3}{2x(x+2)-3(x+2)} \ge 0\\ \frac{x^2 + x + 3}{(2x-3)(x+2)} \ge 0\\~\\ \mbox{Now I will consider the numerator and put it equal y}\quad y=x^2+x+3\\ \mbox{The discriminant is }1^2-12=-11 \qquad \mbox{ This means there are no real roots}\\ \mbox{Since the leading coefficiant is positive that means that }\quad y=x^2+x+3 \quad \mbox{is a concave up parabola}\\ \mbox{This means that for all real values of x the numerator will be positive}\ so\\ \mbox{If the denominator is > or = zero the statement will be true.}\\ True\;\;when\;\;\\ (2x-3)(x+2)\ge0\\ \mbox{If I graph }y=(2x-3)(x+2) \mbox{then this will be true when y is on or above the x axis, that is when } y \ge0\\~\\ \mbox{This is a concave up parabola so it will be true at the two ends}\\ \mbox{roots are } x=3/2\;\;\;and\;\;\ x=-2\\ \mbox{So the original statement will be true when }x\le-2\quad and \;\;when\;\; x\ge 1.5 \)

 Jul 10, 2016
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aops XD

 Jul 9, 2016
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Guest , also

I know that the up side is always true , because a>0 , and b^2-4ac<0

2x^2+x-6 can be expressed as (2x-3)(x+2)

x^2+x+3>0 is always true

(2x-3)(x+2)>=0 solution is (-inf;-2] U [3/2;+inf)

but (2x-3)(x+2) is down so we will eliminate -2 and 3/2

the final solution (-inf;-2) U (3/2;+inf)

this is the final answer 

pro35hp  Jul 10, 2016
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My problem as I said is in my english level

not in solutions itselves

pro35hp  Jul 10, 2016
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\(\frac{x^2+x+3}{2x^2+x-6}\geqslant 0\)

\(x^2+x+3\geqslant 0\)

\(x \geqslant {-1 \pm \sqrt{1^2-4(1)(3)} \over 2(1)}\)

And the right hand side is imaginary.

 Jul 10, 2016
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solution is incorrect , sir.

pro35hp  Jul 10, 2016
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yeah , my problem is that I can't express words in english .

so in writings problems I use their sentences lol

my level in english is not good enough

 Jul 10, 2016
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This graph might help:

 

Graph

 Jul 10, 2016
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Hi Pro35hp and MaxWong,

 

I think that you will both find this interesting.   It ties in nicely with Alan's graph as well.     laugh

 

If you do not understand then please ask questions :)

 

\(\frac{x^2 + x + 3}{2x^2 + x - 6} \ge 0\\ \frac{x^2 + x + 3}{2x^2 + 4x-3x - 6} \ge 0\\ \frac{x^2 + x + 3}{2x(x+2)-3(x+2)} \ge 0\\ \frac{x^2 + x + 3}{(2x-3)(x+2)} \ge 0\\~\\ \mbox{Now I will consider the numerator and put it equal y}\quad y=x^2+x+3\\ \mbox{The discriminant is }1^2-12=-11 \qquad \mbox{ This means there are no real roots}\\ \mbox{Since the leading coefficiant is positive that means that }\quad y=x^2+x+3 \quad \mbox{is a concave up parabola}\\ \mbox{This means that for all real values of x the numerator will be positive}\ so\\ \mbox{If the denominator is > or = zero the statement will be true.}\\ True\;\;when\;\;\\ (2x-3)(x+2)\ge0\\ \mbox{If I graph }y=(2x-3)(x+2) \mbox{then this will be true when y is on or above the x axis, that is when } y \ge0\\~\\ \mbox{This is a concave up parabola so it will be true at the two ends}\\ \mbox{roots are } x=3/2\;\;\;and\;\;\ x=-2\\ \mbox{So the original statement will be true when }x\le-2\quad and \;\;when\;\; x\ge 1.5 \)

Melody Jul 10, 2016
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you're wrong

the lines didn't touch -2 or 1.5

if you are not agreeing with me

okey let's see

\(\frac{4-2+3}{2*(-2)^2+(-2)-6}\)

5/0 , is that even possible?

pro35hp  Jul 11, 2016
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Melody's answer should be:    x < -2    and  x > 3/2

 

See the graph, here :  https://www.desmos.com/calculator/afq8ukmpam

 

 

 

 

cool cool cool

 Jul 11, 2016
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Yes you are correct pro35.  You are also extremely rude.

You will not win any friends here by being so incredibly rude!

 Jul 11, 2016
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no I'm not ,

It is just because my level in english is bad

that's why my communication with people is it as you see

sorry Melody 

pro35hp  Jul 11, 2016
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The logic in my answer wis completely correct.

My oversight was that I was dealing with a denominator which can never be 0 therefore the equal part of my inequality answers are invalid.   

This is a minor oversight.

 Jul 11, 2016

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