SOLUTION: 1) For what values of the variable x is the rational expression undefined: 3/(x - 5) 2) For what values of the variable x is the rational expression undefined: 8/(x

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Question 402718: 1) For what values of the variable x is the rational
expression undefined: 3/(x - 5)
2) For what values of the variable x is the rational
expression undefined: 8/(x + 2)
Please i need your help ASAP! thankyou so much

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) what values of the variable x is the rational
expression undefined: 3/(x - 5)
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Ans: The denominator cannot be zero.
x cannot be 5
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2) For what values of the variable x is the rational
expression undefined: 8/(x + 2)
Ans: x cannot be -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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