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algebra intermediate
Problem
The domain of the equation is the set of all real numbers with the exception of the values and . What is ?
Solution
The equation is well-defined unless the denominator of the given expression is equal to , that is . Factoring, . Hence, .
(We can also use Vieta's formulas, which states that the sum of the roots of the equation is .)
(We can also use Vieta's formulas, which states that the sum of the roots of the equation is .)
Final answer
3