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Domain Restrictions Fc0546

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Question: Which of the following rational expressions has domain restrictions $x \neq 4$ and $x \neq -3$? 1. $\frac{5(x - 4)}{x + 3}$ 2. $\frac{(x + 2)(x + 3)}{(x + 3)(x - 4)}$ 3. $\frac{13(x - 1)(x + 2)}{x(x - 3)(x + 4)}$ 4. $\frac{(x + 3)(x - 4)}{(x + 2)(x - 1)}$
1. **State the problem:** We need to find which rational expression has domain restrictions $x \neq 4$ and $x \neq -3$. 2. **Recall domain restrictions:** The domain restrictions for a rational expression come from values of $x$ that make the denominator zero. 3. **Analyze each expression's denominator:** - Expression 1 denominator: $x + 3 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -3$ - Expression 2 denominator: $(x + 3)(x - 4) = 0 \Rightarrow x = -3$ or $x = 4$ - Expression 3 denominator: $x(x - 3)(x + 4) = 0 \Rightarrow x = 0$, $x = 3$, or $x = -4$ - Expression 4 denominator: $(x + 2)(x - 1) = 0 \Rightarrow x = -2$ or $x = 1$ 4. **Compare domain restrictions:** - Expression 1 restricts $x \neq -3$ only. - Expression 2 restricts $x \neq -3$ and $x \neq 4$. - Expression 3 restricts $x \neq 0$, $x \neq 3$, and $x \neq -4$. - Expression 4 restricts $x \neq -2$ and $x \neq 1$. 5. **Conclusion:** Expression 2 has the domain restrictions $x \neq 4$ and $x \neq -3$. **Final answer:** Expression 2