Respuesta :
Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
When the denominator is equal to 0, the function doesn't exist. So factor the bottom, luckily its already partially factored.
(x^2 + 8x + 12) = (x+2)(x+6)
So now the denominator is (x+2)(x+6)(x-3)
The function doesn't exist when x = -2, -6, 3
Now we know there are 3 total discontinuities.
A and B can be eliminated
Since there is an (x+2) on the top and the bottom, they don't affect the shape of the function, but only causes a removable discontinuity when x = -2.
However, (x+6) and (x-3) are only on the bottom, so they DO change the shape, so they are non-removable
The answer therefore is 1 removable and 2 non-removable; D
Answer:
We have 1 removable discontinuity and 2 non-removable discontinuities
Step-by-step explanation:
Note that
[tex]x^2+8x+12 = (x+2)(x+6)[/tex]
Initially, we have discontinuities at
[tex]x = -2; x = -6; x = 3[/tex]
Considering
[tex]f(x)=\dfrac{(x+2)(x-6)}{(x^2+8x+12)(x-3)}[/tex]
But
[tex]\dfrac{(x+2)(x-6)}{(x^2+8x+12)(x-3)}= \dfrac{(x+2)(x-6)}{ (x+2)(x+6)(x-3)}= \dfrac{(x-6)}{ (x+6)(x-3)}[/tex]
We have now two discontinuities at
[tex]x = -6; x = 3[/tex]