Math Problem Statement

Which of the following rational expressions has the domain restrictions x equals short dash 6 and x equals 1?

Solution

To determine which rational expression has the domain restrictions x=6x = -6 and x=1x = 1, we need to understand that domain restrictions in rational expressions occur where the denominator is equal to zero. So, let's look for a denominator that would be zero at x=6x = -6 and x=1x = 1.

Process:

  1. Set up the denominator: The restrictions occur where the denominator is zero, so the denominator should factor to something like (x+6)(x1)(x + 6)(x - 1).

  2. Form the rational expression: The rational expression could be any function that has this denominator. For example: some numerator(x+6)(x1)\frac{\text{some numerator}}{(x + 6)(x - 1)}

Example Rational Expressions:

  • 1(x+6)(x1)\frac{1}{(x + 6)(x - 1)}
  • x(x+6)(x1)\frac{x}{(x + 6)(x - 1)}
  • x2+2(x+6)(x1)\frac{x^2 + 2}{(x + 6)(x - 1)}

All of these expressions will have domain restrictions at x=6x = -6 and x=1x = 1, because the denominator becomes zero at those values of xx.

So, any rational expression of the form: numerator(x+6)(x1)\frac{\text{numerator}}{(x + 6)(x - 1)} would have the domain restrictions x=6x = -6 and x=1x = 1.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you find the domain of a rational expression?
  2. What happens if a value makes both the numerator and denominator zero?
  3. Can a rational expression have more than two domain restrictions?
  4. How do you simplify a rational expression with complex domain restrictions?
  5. What are the implications of domain restrictions in real-world problems?

Tip: Always factor the denominator of a rational expression completely to easily identify the domain restrictions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Expressions
Domain and Range

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12