Question

Which value(s) must be excluded as a value of x in the polynomial?
(x - 2 / (x2 - 25)

Answer 1

I meant (x - 2)/(x^2 -25) lol

Answer 2

you cant have 0 in the denominator so set the bottom equal to 0 and solve for x

Answer 3

ie x^2-25=0 what is x?

Answer 4

5, -5?

Answer 5

Would those be my excluded values?

Answer 6

... Don't leave me hangin here :p

Answer 7

sorry yes they would

Answer 8

so you equation can take all values except 5 and -5 as they would make the bottom zero.

Answer 9

your*

Answer 10

Cool, thanks :)