SOLUTION: Find all numbers for which the rational expression is undefined. p^3-6p/p^2-16 Thank you!

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Question 308434: Find all numbers for which the rational expression is undefined.
p^3-6p/p^2-16
Thank you!
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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The expression is undefined if the denominator is ZERO. This happens when
p^2-16=0
(p-4)(p+4)=0
p=4 or p=-4

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired