SOLUTION: Which value of x makes the expression xsquared + 10x + 16 undefined? ___________ _______ 2x - 10

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Question 253252: Which value of x makes the expression xsquared + 10x + 16 undefined?
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2x - 10

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression


Set the denominator equal to zero. Remember, dividing by 0 is undefined.


Add 10 to both sides


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x



Divide


So makes the expression undefined since it makes the denominator equal to zero.

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