Question

For which value(s) of x will the rational expression below equal zero? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

-1

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5 and -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the function of x to be;

f(x) = (x-5)(x+2)/x+1

The value of x that will make the function zero can be calculated for by equating the given function to zero first to have;

If f(x) = 0, then;

(x-5)(x+2)/x+1 = 0

Cross multiplying;

(x-5)(x+2) = 0

(x-5) = 0 and x+2 = 0

x = 5 and x = -2

The value of x that will make the function zero is therefore 5 and -2