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For which values of x will the rational expression below be undefined? Check

all that apply.
(x - 1)(x + 1)
X + 2
A. -1
B. 1
C. -2
D. 2
E. -5
F 5

For which values of x will the rational expression below be undefined? Check all that-example-1
User RMcLeod
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

For the given expression to be undefined, this means that the denominator must be zero.

From the given expression, the denominator is x + 2

Equating this to zero;

x+2 = 0

Subtract 2 from both sides

x+2-2 = 0 -2

x = -2

Hence the value of x that makes it undefined is -2

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