Find the domain of the expression. $$ \frac{x^2 + 4}{x^2 - 3x - 4} $$ all real numbers $$ x < -1 $$ $$ x > 4 $$ $$ x \neq 4, -1 $$ $$ -1 < x < 4 $$
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The given expression is: $$ \frac{x^2 + 4}{x^2 - 3x - 4} $$ Step 2: Set the denominator equal to zero and solve for x to find the values that x cannot be. $$ x^2 - 3x - 4 = 0 $$ Step 3: Factor the quadratic expression. We need two numbers that multiply to -4 and Show more…
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