College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter R - Section R.5 - Rational Expressions - R.5 Exercises - Page 47: 5

Answer

$\{x|x\ne-2,-3\}$

Work Step by Step

In this rational expression, the solution to the denominator cannot be zero. Solve the denominator for x by factoring and setting each factor to 0. These answers are restricted from the domain. $x^2+5x+6=0$ $(x+2)(x+3)=0$ $x=-2$ or $x=-3$ Put the domain in set notation. $\{x|x\ne-2,-3\}$
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