Answer:
x>-25/4
Step-by-step explanation:
Because the side has to be increased by 50%
you find half of 8, which is 4 and you add 8+4 because you add the increased amount
8+4=12
you then just find the area.... so 12x12= 144
Rewrite the given equation as

.
Since

, you can conclude that the imimum value of y will be gained for the minimum value of

. The minimum value of

is 0 for x=2.
So, y(2)=0+4=4.
Answer: minimum value of y is 4, when x=2.