Find the value(s) of x for which the expression is undefined: \(\frac{6x - 1}{x^2 +...
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 1995
Find the value(s) of x for which the expression is undefined: \(\frac{6x - 1}{x^2 + 4x - 5}\)
- A. +4 or+1
- B. -5 or +1
- C. -5 or -1
- D. +5 or -1
Correct Answer: B. -5 or +1
Explanation
\(\frac{6x - 1}{x^2 + 4x - 5}\)
The expression is undefined when \(x^2 + 4x - 5 = 0\)
\(x^2 + 5x - x - 5 = 0\)
\(x(x + 5) - 1(x + 5) = 0\)
\((x - 1)(x + 5) = 0\)
The expression is undefined when x = 1 or -5.
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