What value of x makes the denominator of the function equal zero? Y=5/2x+24 A. 0.08 B. 12 C. -12 D-0.08

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QUESTION POSTED AT 18/04/2020 - 07:01 PM

Answered by admin AT 18/04/2020 - 07:01 PM

We are given the equation:

y = 5 / ( 2x+24 )

We are asked to determine the value of x that will make the denominator of the function zero. 

Equate the denominator to zero:

2x + 24 = 0
2x = -24
x = -12

Therefore, the value of x should be -12. 
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