College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.6 - Page 179: 104

Answer

$x\ne-3,±1$

Work Step by Step

Set the denominator equal to zero to find the values that are not part of the domain. Then factor the terms by pulling out the greatest common factors. Then set the parentheses equal to zero to solve for $x$. $x^3+3x^2-x-3=0$ $x^2(x+3)-1(x+3)=0$ $(x^2-1)(x+3)=0$ $x^2=1$ $x=±1$ $x+3=0$ $x=-3$ $x\ne-3,±1$
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