WAEC Mathematics 2020 Question 21

Question 21

Algebraic Expressions

The expression (5x + 3)/(6x(x + 1)) will be undefined when x equals.

  1. A.{0, 1}
  2. B.{0, −1}
  3. C.{−3, −1}
  4. D.{−3, 0}
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B ({0, −1})

Explanation

A fraction is undefined when its denominator is zero: 6x(x + 1) = 0 when x = 0 or x = −1.