SOLUTION: This is a factoring question. Simplify and state the non-permissible values for the variables. 2x^2-5x-6/x^2-5x-6 The (/) means that the 2x^2-5x-6 is on top of x^2-5x-6.

Algebra ->  Test  -> Lessons -> SOLUTION: This is a factoring question. Simplify and state the non-permissible values for the variables. 2x^2-5x-6/x^2-5x-6 The (/) means that the 2x^2-5x-6 is on top of x^2-5x-6.       Log On


   

Question 540318: This is a factoring question.
Simplify and state the non-permissible values for the variables.
2x^2-5x-6/x^2-5x-6
The (/) means that the 2x^2-5x-6 is on top of x^2-5x-6.
I really don't think the question is possible to factor but I really don't know.
Anyway, I'd appreciate the help. Thanks!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the numerator (top) is not factorable, but the denominator (bottom) is

(2x^2 - 5x - 6) / [(x - 6)(x + 1)]

non-permissible values are quantities that result in undefined results (like division by zero)

6 and -1 both result in a zero denominator ___ this is a no-no (see above)