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Question 2 • Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Which rational expression is undefined when A is equal to 1 ?

Answer
A
the fraction with numerator 8 A squared and denominator 5 A minus 10
B
the fraction with numerator 10 A plus 6 and denominator negative A squared plus 1
C
the fraction with numerator 9 A minus 3 and denominator 3 A squared
D
the fraction with numerator 6 A squared minus 6 and denominator 7 A plus 7

Explanation

A rational expression is undefined when its denominator equals zero. Substituting A = 1 into choice B’s denominator gives −(1)² + 1 = 0, so that expression is undefined. The other denominators are nonzero at A = 1.

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