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Grade 12Algebra

let f(x) be aquaratic eqn which is positive for all real x.then

f(x)+f'(x)+f(x)is

a)>0

b)>=0

c)=0

d)<0

Profile image of rohit A chandna
16 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Askiitians Expert Sahil Arora - IITD
16 Years ago

Dear Rohit

f(x)=ax2 +bx+c

since it is positive for all x

a>0 and D<0==>b2 - 4ac<0

f(x)+f'(x)+f"(x)=ax2 +bx+c+ 2ax+b+2a=ax2 +(2a+b)x+2a+b+c

D=(2a+b)2 -4a(2a+b+c)=b2-4ac-4a2 <0 and a>0

==>always positive

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