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Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions — Quiz

Question 3 • Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Which represents all the values of x that make the rational expression the fraction with numerator 2 x minus 4 and denominator x minus 5 undefined?

Answer
A
x is equal to 5
B
x is equal to negative 5 or x is equal to negative 2
C
x is equal to 2 or x is equal to 5
D
x is equal to 2

Explanation

A rational expression is undefined when its denominator equals zero. Set x − 5 = 0, which gives x = 5. Therefore, the correct choice is “x is equal to 5.”

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