SOLUTION: What values for x must be excluded in the following fraction? -7/(x-6)

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Question 46780: What values for x must be excluded in the following fraction?
-7/(x-6)
Found 2 solutions by Nate, adamchapman:
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can not divide by zero.
x - 6 = 0
x = 6
Positive six is excluded.

Answer by adamchapman(301) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When x=6, you will have zero on the bottom of the fraction. It is impossible to divide something by zero, so x=6 must be excluded
I hope this helps,
Adam
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