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Which of the following cannot be a part of a rational expression? 3x² 4x + 5 3x² - 4√x -720

Which of the following cannot be a part of a rational expression? 3x² 4x + 5 3x² - 4√x-example-1
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Given: Different expressions as shown in the options

To Determine: Which of the expression cannot be part of a rational expression

Solution

A rational expression is simply a quotient of two polynomials. Or in other words, it is a fraction whose numerator and denominator are polynomials. e.g.


(x+2)/(x-6)

An irrational algebraic expression is one that is not rational


√(x+1)

Hence, the expression that is not part of a rational expression is

3x² - 4√x

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