SOLUTION: In the given fraction, what values of x are not permitted? 2/x^2-4x+3 Write your answers in the ascending order.

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Question 1098395: In the given fraction, what values of x are not permitted?
2/x^2-4x+3
Write your answers in the ascending order.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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Those values are not permitted that make the denominator equal zero.


To find them, solve the quadratic equation

x^2-4x+3  = 0.


To solve it, factor the left side:

(x-1)*(x-3) = 0.


The roots are 1 and 3.


Answer.  The values under the question are 1 and 3.