What numbers can be used as replacements for x in this rational expression?
3(x-2)/(x+8)(x-3)
a. Any real number.
b. Any real number except 2.
c. Any real number except -8, 2, or 3
d. Any real number except -8 or 3.

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Question

What numbers can be used as replacements for x in this rational expression?
3(x-2)/(x+8)(x-3)
a. Any real number.
b. Any real number except 2.
c. Any real number except -8, 2, or 3
d. Any real number except -8 or 3.

/ = fraction

compassionate · Answer

3(x - 2) 
---------
(x+8)(x-3)


Is this the correct format?

anonymous · Answer

yes

compassionate · Answer

And you want me to solve the expression?

anonymous · Answer

i think it just wants to know what numbers can be put in for x

compassionate · Answer

Since it is not an equation we have no specific final outcome. You can put any real numbers for, 'x.' It won't change the equivalence value because  there is nothing being balanced. 

-Cha Cha ~~

anonymous · Answer

so the answer would be a ? @Compassionate

compassionate · Answer

Yes. The answer is, 'a.'