Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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Chapter 4 - 4.1 - Rational Functions and Asymptotes - 4.1 Exercises - Page 315: 12

Answer

Domain: X is on the interval ($-\infty$, -4) U (-4, $\infty$)

Work Step by Step

A denominator cannot be zero, so the domain is all real numbers except the x value where the denominator is 0. In this problem the denominator is $x^{2}$ + 8x + 16, so: $x^{2}$ + 8x + 16 = 0 This can be factored into: (x + 4)(x + 4) = 0 x = -4 Therefore, the domain is all real numbers except where x = -4.
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