All the numbers for which the given rational function is undefined.
Answer to Problem 1MCP
Solution: The numbers that make the given function undefined are:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The rational function
Key concepts used:
A rational function is undefined when its denominator becomes zero.
Calculation:
Since we know that a rational function is only defined if its denominator is nonzero. Therefore, in order to find the values of x for which the given rational function is undefined, we will set the denominator of the function equal to zero and then we will solve for x.
Upon setting the denominator of the given rational function equal to zero, we get:
Conclusion:
We used the fact that a rational function is undefined when its denominator is equal to zero and found the required values as
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