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For what values of x is \(\frac{x^{2} - 9x + 18}{x^{2} + 2x - 35}\)...

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WAEC 2010

For what values of x is \(\frac{x^{2} - 9x + 18}{x^{2} + 2x - 35}\) undefined?

  • A. 6 or 3
  • B. -18 or -9
  • C. -7 or 5
  • D. -5 or 7
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

An fraction is undefined when the denominator has value = 0.

\(\frac{x^{2} - 9x + 18}{x^{2} + 2x - 35}\) is undefined when \(x^{2} + 2x - 35 = 0\)

\(x^2 + 7x - 5x - 35 = 0 \implies (x + 7)(x - 5) = 0\)

\(x = \text{-7 or 5}\)


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