Precalculus

How to solve

A rational function is undefined exactly where its denominator vanishes.

Steps

  1. Set the denominator equal to zero.
  2. Solve for x.
  3. That value is excluded from the domain.

Example

Excluded value of f(x) = 3/(x − 7)?

  1. x − 7 = 0.
  2. x = 7.

Answer: 7

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