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Example of Finding Undefined Values for a Rational Expression

To determine the values for which the rational expression x+4x2+5x+6\frac{x + 4}{x^2 + 5x + 6} is undefined, follow the procedure by setting the denominator equal to 00 and solving for the variable xx:

x2+5x+6=0x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0

Factor the quadratic equation: (x+2)(x+3)=0(x + 2)(x + 3) = 0

Set each factor to zero: x+2=0x + 2 = 0 or x+3=0x + 3 = 0 x=2x = -2 or x=3x = -3

Thus, the rational expression is undefined for the values x=2x = -2 and x=3x = -3.

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