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Question 1:
For what value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex] is the rational expression below undefined?

[tex]\[
\frac{3x-5}{x-6}
\][/tex]

A. -6
B. [tex]\(\frac{5}{3}\)[/tex]
C. [tex]\(\frac{5}{3}\)[/tex]
D. 6


Sagot :

To determine the value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex] for which the rational expression [tex]\(\frac{3x - 5}{x - 6}\)[/tex] is undefined, we need to focus on the denominator of the expression.

A rational expression is undefined when its denominator is equal to zero. Therefore, we need to identify the value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex] that makes the denominator zero.

The denominator in the given expression is:
[tex]\[ x - 6 \][/tex]

To find the value of [tex]\( x \)[/tex] that makes this zero, we set the denominator equal to zero and solve for [tex]\( x \)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ x - 6 = 0 \][/tex]

Adding 6 to both sides, we get:
[tex]\[ x = 6 \][/tex]

Thus, the rational expression [tex]\(\frac{3x - 5}{x - 6}\)[/tex] is undefined when [tex]\( x = 6 \)[/tex].

So, the correct answer is:
[tex]\[ \boxed{6} \][/tex]