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Prove that, for all values of x, x^2+6x+18>2-0.5x

Can anybody explain how to do this?
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Original post by Zoe2426
Can anybody explain how to do this?
I have attached a photo of the question.
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Subtract the RHS from both sides (so you're trying to prove {something} > 0), then complete the square.
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thanks!
Original post by DFranklin
Subtract the RHS from both sides (so you're trying to prove {something} > 0), then complete the square.

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