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Quadratics positive for every real input

(a) Show that if x2>k(x+1)x^2>k(x+1) for all real xx, then −4<k<0-4<k<0.

(b) Find the range of values of kk for which x2+2kx+15−2kx^2+2kx+15-2k is always positive for all real xx. Deduce the range of values of kk for which k(x2+2kx+15−2k)>0k(x^2+2kx+15-2k)>0 for all real xx.

CJC · Discussion · Question 6

For an upward quadratic to be strictly positive everywhere, it must have no real roots.

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