Math Problem Statement
Which function is positive for the entire interval [–3, –2]?
On a coordinate plane, a curved line with a minimum value of (0, negative 3) crosses the x-axis at (negative 3, 0) and (3, 0), and crosses the y-axis at (0, negative 3).
On a coordinate plane, a curved line with a minimum value of (2, negative 3) crosses the x-axis at (negative 1, 0) and (5, 0), and crosses the y-axis at (0, negative 1.5).
On a coordinate plane, a curved line with a minimum value of (2, 4) and a maximum value of (0.5, 6), crosses the x-axis at (negative 1.5, 0) and crosses the y-axis at (0, 5).
On a coordinate plane, a curved line with a minimum value of (negative 1.75, negative 3.9) and a maximum value of (0, 2), crosses the x-axis at (negative 2.2, 0), (negative 0.75, 0), and (0.75, 0), and crosses the y-axis at (0, 2).
Solution
To determine which function is positive for the entire interval , we need to analyze each described function and its behavior within this interval.
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Function with minimum value at (0, -3):
- Crosses the x-axis at and
- Crosses the y-axis at
This function crosses the x-axis at , so it is not positive for the entire interval .
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Function with minimum value at (2, -3):
- Crosses the x-axis at and
- Crosses the y-axis at
This function has roots at and . Since is to the left of the root , we need to determine the sign of the function in this interval. Since the minimum value at (2, -3) indicates the function is negative around and crosses the x-axis at , it is negative for .
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Function with minimum value at (2, 4) and maximum value at (0.5, 6):
- Crosses the x-axis at
- Crosses the y-axis at
This function crosses the x-axis at . Since is entirely to the left of this root and we know the function decreases towards this root, it is positive for .
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Function with minimum value at (-1.75, -3.9) and maximum value at (0, 2):
- Crosses the x-axis at , , and
- Crosses the y-axis at
This function has a root at . Since includes the root , the function is not positive for the entire interval .
Therefore, the function described in the third scenario is positive for the entire interval .
Would you like details on any specific function or have any further questions?
Here are some more questions you might want to ask:
- How to find the roots of a function?
- What is the significance of the minimum and maximum values in a function?
- How to determine the intervals where a function is positive or negative?
- How to analyze the behavior of a function using its graph?
- How do the coefficients of a polynomial function affect its graph?
Tip: When analyzing the behavior of functions, always check their critical points and where they cross the axes to understand their intervals of positivity or negativity.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Functions
Interval Analysis
Roots of Functions
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
College Level
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