Domain values represent possible x values that are allowed to be plugged in and produce a y value. The values (in this case value) that are not allowed to be plugged in are what make the denominator zero (since you cannot divide by zero). Simply set the denominator equal to zero to figure out this value.
3x + 8 = 0
3x = -8
x= -8/3, this value is not in the domain.
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I would combine then solve.
Answer:
x=3
Explanation:
Let's write an equation for the area of this figure.
This figure can be divided into 2 rectangles, a vertical and horizontal rectangle.
Area of rectangle= length× breadth
Area of vertical rectangle= 6x
Length of horizontal rectangle= (7 -x) cm
Area of horizontal rectangle= x(7-x)
Since total area= 30 cm^2,
6x+ x(7-x)= 30
6x +7x -x^2= 30 (expand)
-x^2 +13x-30= 0 (bring all terms to one side)
x^2 -13x +30= 0 (divide by -1)
(x -10)(x -3)= 0 (factorise)
x -10= 0 or x -3= 0
x= 10 or x= 3
(reject)
We reject x=10 since from the diagram, x cm is less than 6cm.