Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
D. F(x) = 1/(x +5)²
Step-by-step explanation:
The vertical asymptote at x=-5 tells you that x=-5 will be a zero of the denominator. The only equation with a denominator factor of (x+5) is ...
F(x) = 1/(x +5)²
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<em>Additional comment</em>
The fact that the value of F(x) does not change sign at the vertical asymptote tells you the denominator factor will be of even degree. That is taken for granted here, as all denominators are squares in the answer choices.
We can employ a simple repeated decimal trick:
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Alternatively, we can compute the partial sum of the series.
As , the second term vanishes and we're left with . Notice that this is really just a more formal version of the earlier trick.
Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
The excluded values are any values of x that make the function undefined
Given
The denominator of the rational function cannot be zero as this would make it undefined. Equating the denominator to zero and solving gives the values that x cannot be.
(x + 4)(x - 2)(x - 5) = 0
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 4 = 0 ⇒ x = - 4
x - 2 = 0 ⇒ x = 2
x - 5 = 0 ⇒ x = 5
x = - 4, x = 2, x = 5 are the excluded values