We are looking to find the point where the curve discontinued
Step 1: Factorise both numerator and denominator (if possible)

Step 2: Recognise the common factor, which is

Step 3: Equate the common factor to 0


Answer: -5
The area of the square whose sides is s inches long will be given by:
Area=length×width
Length=s inches
width=s inches
thus:
the area of the squares will be:
Area=s×s=s² sq. inches
Thus the correct answer is:
area=s² sq. in