Evaluate

Factor

Solution

Evaluate

To find the excluded values,set the denominators equal to 0

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Evaluate

For each factor in the denominator,write a new fraction

Write the terms in the numerator

Set the sum of fractions equal to the original fraction

Multiply both sides

Simplify the expression

Any expression multiplied by 1 remains the same

Group the terms

Equate the coefficients

Swap the sides

Find the intersection

Solution

Evaluate

To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0

The only way a power can not be 0 is when the base not equals 0

Calculate

Divide the terms

Cross multiply

Simplify the equation

Move the constant to the right side

Divide both sides

Divide the numbers

Divide the numbers

Take the root of both sides of the equation and remember to use both positive and negative roots

Simplify the expression

Check if the solution is in the defined range

Find the intersection of the solution and the defined range

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