SOLUTION: -4/(x+3)^2=0

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Question 847467: -4/(x+3)^2=0
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, swincher4391:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given equation, -4%2F%28x%2B3%29%5E2=0, is impossible. The rational expression on the left will never be zero.

Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is no solution. Observe that if we multiply both sides by (x+3)^2 we get -4 = 0. This is a false statement so we cannot solve this.
In fact, take a look at the graph.
Notice that we never quite get to 0. It approaches it, but we know from our work it never will reach it. We would have utter chaos if there was a number we could divide by to get to 0. (actually we can "divide" by infinity to get 0, but for these purposes, that's not important)