Question

Which of the following is a valid exclusion for the algebraic fraction (8ab^2 x)/ 4a^2 b - 8ab^2)
a ≠ 0
b ≠ 0
a ≠ b
a> b

Answer 1

hmm

Answer 2

first simplify it

Answer 3

look at the a we can factor on the top and bottom

Answer 4

What options make the denominator zero?

Answer 5

- if they make the denominator zero then the value of the fraction is indeterminate.

Answer 6

factor and simplify first though u cant just see if denominator is zero without simplifying

Answer 7

you dont have to

Answer 8

a/a

Answer 9

yes u do welsh

Answer 10

okay no you are right, u dont have to

Answer 11

i wonder why ...

Answer 12

if a = 0 the denom = 0 - 0
same if b = 0

Answer 13

of course its not incorrect if you factor first