Answer to Question #92211 in Algebra for Karla Carreras

Question

Identify the discontinuities , f(x)=(x^2-2x-3)/(x+1)
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Answer 1

$$f(x)=\frac{x^2-2x-3}{x+1}=\frac{(x-3)(x+1)}{x+1}=x-3$$

thus, this function is just a simple line and has a discontinuity at x = -1.