14. Solve x2 + 2 = 6 by graphing the related function.

A. There are no real number solutions.

B. There are two solutions: ±.

C. There are two solutions: 2 and –2.

D. There is one solution: 2

C. There are two solutions: 2 and –2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

we know that

The solution of the function is equivalent to solve the following system of equations

 ------> equation A

 ------> equation B

The x-coordinate of the intersection point both graphs is the solution of the given function

Using a graphing tool

see the attached figure

The intersection points are  and  

therefore

The solution of the given function are

Solve x2 + 2 = 6 by graphing the related function. x^2 + 2 is a parabola with a vertex at the point (0, 2). When x = -1 or x = 1, then x^2 + 2 = 3, so we should put the points (-1,3) and (1,3) on the graph. When x = -2 or x = 2, then x^2 + 2 = 6, so we should put the points (-2,6) and (2,6) on the graph. We could continue adding points to the graph if we want, but we already have our two solutions. x^2 + 2 = 6 when x = -2 or x = 2. Therefore, x = -2, and x = 2 are the two solutions to this equation.

option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given  a quadratic function of the form , if the coefficient a is less than zero, then the function is opened upward.

The options A is not opened upwards, then it is not the answer.

Then the given equation  can be written as:

This function is equal to the parent function, shifted 4 units down.

Therefore, the graph that you are looking for must be a parabola that is opened upwards and has its vertex in the point (0,-4).

Then, the correct option is C. And the solution is: