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The inequality 2 + x^(-3/2) is analyzed to determine where it is greater than zero. The user initially miscalculated the solution, mistakenly manipulating the inequality. Upon further examination, it is clarified that the function is defined for x in the domain [0, ∞). Since the square root is always positive, the function is confirmed to always be greater than zero for the valid domain. Thus, the inequality holds true for all x in [0, ∞).
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I figured out the answer to the question I originally posted in this thread, but, I have another.

I am trying to solve 2+x^{\frac{-3}{2}}>0

I end up with x>(-2)^{\frac{-2}{3}} by just putting the 2 on the other side and solving. This is not the right answer though... what am I doing wrong? Thanks

Thats a 2+x^(-3/2) btw. (for the top tex) and a (-2)^(-2/3) for the bottom tex.
 
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Try to look at the inequality f(x) > 0, where f(x) = 2 + x^(-3/2). Analyze the function.
 
Okay, I guess it makes more sense to do it that way :).

Since there is a x under a square root sign, the domain is [0,inf) and since the squareroot is always positive, the function is always > 0 :). Thanks,
 
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