SOLUTION: How do I find the domain to this function: f(x)=1/(x^2-4x-5)

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Question 1206139: How do I find the domain to this function: f(x)=1/(x^2-4x-5)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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What values can f accept for x? That is the domain.

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Can x=-1 be used? No.
Can x=5 be used? No.

The domain for f(x) is (-oo, -1) and (-1, 5) and (5, oo).