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Simplify the following rational expression.

x
2

16
x
+
64
4
x
2

36
x
+
32
=
4x
2
−36x+32
x
2
−16x+64

=start fraction, x, squared, minus, 16, x, plus, 64, divided by, 4, x, squared, minus, 36, x, plus, 32, end fraction, equals

x−8
4x−4​
Which values of
x
xx make the expression undefined?
Choose all answers that apply:
Choose all answers that apply:

(Choice A)
A
x
=
1
x=1x, equals, 1

(Choice B)
B
x
=
8
x=8x, equals, 8

(Choice C)
C
x
=

9
x=−9x, equals, minus, 9

(Choice D)
D
x
=

4
x=−4x, equals, minus, 4

(Choice E)
E
None of the above

User PJay
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I believe it’s choice c.
User Pdudits
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I think the answer is c
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