SOLUTION: Find all numbers for which the rational expression is undefined. (s^3-7s)/(s^2-81) The numbers for which the rational expression is undefined are___. (Use a comma to separate a

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Question 474833: Find all numbers for which the rational expression is undefined.
(s^3-7s)/(s^2-81)
The numbers for which the rational expression is undefined are___.
(Use a comma to separate answers.)

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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The expression is undefined when the denominator is zero and the numerator is nonzero (otherwise it is said to be "indeterminate").

We can set s^2 - 81 = 0, then s = 9 or -9.