Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Functions and Graphs - Mid-Chapter Review - Mixed Review - Page 470: 12

Answer

All real numbers except 4 and -10.

Work Step by Step

We know that the function does not exist when the denominator is zero. Thus: $$ x^2+6x-40=0 \\ \left(x-4\right)\left(x+10\right)=0 \\ x=4,-10$$ Thus, the domain is: $$ \text{All real numbers except 4 and -10.}$$
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