SOLUTION: f(x)= x/x-6 is a rational function. Why?

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Question 955672: f(x)= x/x-6 is a rational function. Why?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josgarithmetic:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(x)= x/x-6 is a rational function. Why?
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It has the form of a ratio.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Because it is RATIONAL. The definition is shown as the right member. The member has a numerator of x, and it has a denominator of x-6.
You really intended to show f(x)=x/(x-6) which should usually appear like f%28x%29=x%2F%28x-6%29.