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Let
f(x)=11+21+3x.
There are three real numbers x that are not in the domain of f(x). What is the sum of those three numbers?

 Jun 29, 2024
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In this case, note that the only way x is possibily not in the domain is if the denominator of a fraction is 0. 

First off, the smallest fraction 3/x. x can't be 0 since 3/0 is undefined. 

Next, we have

1+3/x03/x1x3x3

 

Thus, x cannot be negative 3. Lastly, let's focus on the last fraction. We have

1+21+3/x021+3/x1213/x33/xx1

 

So x also can't possibly be -1. 

Thus, we have 3 following solutions. We have x cannot be 0, -1 and -3. 

 

So our answer is 0, -1, -3. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 29, 2024

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