2 Points
For what values of x is the rational expression below undefined?
Check all that apply.
x-7
2x2 - 32
DA. 7
B. 4
D C.-7
OD. -2
0 E. -4
F. 2

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Answer:

B and E

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the rational expression

[tex]\frac{x-7}{2x^2-32}[/tex] ← factorise the denominator

2x² - 32 ← take out a common factor of 2 from each term

= 2(x² - 16) ← (x² - 16) is a difference of squares

= 2(x - 4)(x + 4)

The expression can now be written as

[tex]\frac{x-7}{2(x-4)(x+4)}[/tex]

The denominator of the expression cannot be zero as this would make the expression undefined. Equating the denominator to zero and solving gives the values that x cannot be.

2(x - 4)(x + 4) = 0

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x - 4 = 0 ⇒ x = 4

x + 4 = 0 ⇒ x = - 4

These are the values of x that make the expression undefined.

x = 4 → B

x = - 4 → E

B and e idk what I’m doing I thinking’s about deleting this dumb app