SOLUTION: Where is F(x) = {x+2}/{x^2-2x-8} discontinuous? A) –2 B) –2, 4 C) 4 D) f(x) is continuous everywhere

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Question 1101726: Where is F(x) = {x+2}/{x^2-2x-8} discontinuous?
A) –2
B) –2, 4
C) 4
D) f(x) is continuous everywhere

Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
F(x) = {x+2}/{x^2-2x-8}
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factor the denominator
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(x+2) / ((x-4) * (x+2))
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reduce the expression
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1 / (x-4)
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since division by 0 is indeterminate
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F(x) = {x+2}/{x^2-2x-8} is discontinuous at x = 4
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answer is C
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