Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter 3 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 401: 84

Answer

(a) $x=\pm5$ (b) $x=-3$

Work Step by Step

Factor the function first $f(x)=\frac{x^2(x+7)-25(x+7)}{x^2(x+3)-25(x+3)}=\frac{(x+7)(x+5)(x-5)}{(x+3)(x+5)(x-5)}$ (a) The x-values of the holes are $x=\pm5$ (b) The vertical asymptote is $x=-3$
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