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Which values are NOT in the domain of the function?

f(x)
x +4
x2 – 25
O
A) x = -4,4
B) 2 = -5,4
C) x = -4,5
OD) X = -5,5

User Unfra
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Given:

The function is:


f(x)=(x+4)/(x^2-25)

To find:

The values that are NOT in the domain of the given function.

Solution:

We have,


f(x)=(x+4)/(x^2-25)

This function is a rational function and it is defined for all real values of x except the values for which the denominator is equal to 0.

Equate the denominator and 0.


x^2-25=0


x^2=25

Taking square root on both sides, we get


x=\pm √(25)


x=\pm 5

So, the values
x=-5,5 are not in the domain of the given function.

Therefore, the correct option is D.

User BoeroBoy
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