Question

for what value of x would the expression below be undefined? 6x − 9 x − 5

Answer 1

6x - 9x - 5 =

combine like terms

6 - 9 = - 3

- 3x - 5 = 

leave x by itself

- 3x - 5 = 
+3x
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  0
       - 5 = 3x

solve for x (division)

        
- 5 = 3x
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         3
-5/3 = x         OR         x = -5/3