Question

Simplify f(x) = the quantity 3 x-squared minus 4x plus 1 all over 3x minus 1. Using complete sentences, explain why f(1) = 0, f(0) = -1, and f(-1) = -2, yet f(one-third) is undefined. Make sure to show your work.

Answer 1

(3x^2-4x+1)/(3x-1)

Answer 2

yep

Answer 3

when put x=0 get -1
and so on.

Answer 4

k?

Answer 5

put x=0 in f(x) get it

Answer 6

k ty

Answer 7

0-0+1/0-1=1/-1=-1

Answer 8

they want you to simplify the expression. The first step is factor the top

\[ 3x^2 - 4x +1 \]
can you do that ?