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Question 10 • Math 3

What is the domain of f of x is equal to the fraction with numerator 3 x and denominator x minus 1 ?

Answer
A
all real numbers
B
all real numbers except 3
C
all nonzero numbers
D
all real numbers except 1

Explanation

A rational function is undefined when its denominator is zero. Here the denominator is x − 1, which equals zero when x = 1, so every real number is allowed except 1. The correct choice is all real numbers except 1.

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