We factor the denominators
Factor x^2 - 16
x^2 - 4^2
We use a^2 - b^2 = (a+b)(a-b)
so x^2 - 4^2 = (x+4)(x-4)
Replace it in the given equation
Excluded values are the values that makes the denominator 0
we have (x-4) and (x+4) in the denominator
We set the denominator =0 and solve for x
x-4 =0
Add 4 on both sides
x= 4
x+4=0
subtract 4 onboth side
so x= -4
Excluded values are x=-4 and x=4
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1. By definition, two slopes are perpendicular if their slopes are negative reciprocals of each other. So, let's find the slope of the other line.
2. The equation given in the problem is written in Point-slope form:
Where m is the slope.
3. Therefore, the slope of its perpendicular line must be:
4. You have the point (-5,7), so you can substitute it into the point-slope formula to find the equation of the new line:
5. In slope intercept form is: