elizabethgoldhardt
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  • 07-01-2020
  • Mathematics
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For what values of x is the rational expression below undefined?
Check all that apply.
x+8
——
x *squared* -2x-24
A. -8
B. 6
C. 8
D. -4
E. -6
F. 4

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 07-01-2020

Answer:

B and D

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

[tex]\frac{x+8}{x^2-2x-24}[/tex]

The denominator of the rational function cannot be zero as this would make it undefined. Equating the denominator to zero and solving gives the values that x cannot be.

Solve x² - 2x - 24 = 0, that is

(x - 6)(x + 4) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x - 6 = 0 ⇒ x = 6 → B

x + 4 = 0 ⇒ x = - 4 → D

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