# Math Help - Differentiation.. the values of x for which dy/dx > 0

1. ## Differentiation.. the values of x for which dy/dx > 0

Given that $y=x^2-6x+9$, the values of x for which $\frac {dy}{dx} \geq 0$

This is what I'm thinking.

First differentiate. Then put the sign then 0. You will get $2x-6 \geq 0$

Is this right?

2. Originally Posted by jgv115
Given that $y=x^2-6x+9$, the values of x for which $\frac {dy}{dx} \geq 0$

This is what I'm thinking.

First differentiate. Then put the sign then 0. You will get $2x-6 \geq 0$

Is this right?
Yes,
from there you find the range of x for which $f'(x)\ \ge\ 0$

In the case of quadratics, you can alternatively find the axis of symmetry.
The co-efficient of $x^2$ is positive, so the graph is U-shaped.
Hence the slope of the tangent is $\ge\ 0$ at or after the minimum,
which occurs halfway between the roots or at the roots in the case of a double root.

$x^2-6x+9=(x-3)(x-3)$

Double root at x=3, so the tangent has a positive slope after x=3.