Question

For what value of x is the rational expression below equal to zero x-8 x+8

Answer 1

Answer:

x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

Given is a rational expression

$\frac{x-8}{x+8}$

This term is undefined for x=-8

Domain is all values except -8

The value =0 gives

numerator =0

x-8=0

x=8

When x=8 the rational expression below equals 0

Answer 2

(x−8)/(x+8) = 0 
(x−8) = 0 
x = 8