Parabola: Finding (x,y) Pairs Without Crossing Curve

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The discussion focuses on finding coordinate pairs (x, y) that do not cross the curve defined by the equation y = -x^2 + (4-2p)x + p^2. Participants clarify the meanings of terms like "above," "below," "inside," and "outside" in relation to geometric shapes such as lines and circles. They emphasize the importance of understanding inequalities to determine the positions of points relative to the curves. Additionally, there is a request for a demonstration of a solution attempt to facilitate better assistance. Overall, the conversation aims to clarify the mathematical concepts necessary for solving the problem.
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Find all the pairs (x, y)R^2, throught which does not cross any curve : y = - x^2 + (4-2p)x + p^2 . Finding pairs (x,y) are the co-ordinate points . Thanks for help
 
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Points don't cross things...What exactly do you mean? Show us an attempt at a solution by the way, or else we can't offer any help.
 
Maybe this help
There are possible answers: Finding pairs (x,y) are the co-ordinate points
a) lyings below straight line y = -2x + 1;
b) lyings inside the circle x^2 + (y -3)^2= 9 ;
c) lyings outside the circle x^2 + (y - 3)^2 = 9;
d) lyings below the parabola y = -2 x^2 + 4x;
e) lyings on the parabola y = - x^2 + 4x;
f) lyings above parabola y = x^2 + 2x;
g) lyings below parabola y = x^2 + 2x;
h) lyings above parabola y = -2 x^2 + 4x;
i) Every point (x, y) lies on some of these curves;
j) all answers are false
I don't have any idea to solve this task.
 
What does "(x,y) lies on the graph y= f(x) mean"?

What does "above", "below", "inside", "outside" mean?
 
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Yes this points are laying on the graph y= f(x)
"inside" means that this points are in the circle or outside
below ,above the parabola.
 
Okay. Now, you know that the formula for a circle is x^2 + (y -3)^2= 9 because the are points exactly 3 units from the center point (0, 3) (x^2+ (y-3)^2 is the square of the distance from (x,y) to (0,3) and 9 is the square of 3). If a point is inside then what can you say about the distance from that point to (0,3)? What can you say about the square of that distance?

And a point is above a parabola if its y coordinate, for give x, is larger then the (x,y) on the parabola for the same x. How would you write that as an inequality?
 
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