We are asked to find the values of $x$ for which the expression $\frac{x-4}{5x-40} \div \frac{x-1}{x+5}$ is undefined.

AlgebraRational ExpressionsUndefinedAlgebraic ManipulationSolving Equations
2025/4/10

1. Problem Description

We are asked to find the values of xx for which the expression x45x40÷x1x+5\frac{x-4}{5x-40} \div \frac{x-1}{x+5} is undefined.

2. Solution Steps

A rational expression is undefined when the denominator is equal to zero. Also, when dividing fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal, so the numerator of the second fraction becomes a denominator. Therefore, the expression is undefined when 5x40=05x-40=0, x+5=0x+5=0, or x1=0x-1=0.
First, we solve 5x40=05x-40 = 0:
5x=405x = 40
x=405x = \frac{40}{5}
x=8x = 8
Next, we solve x+5=0x+5 = 0:
x=5x = -5
Finally, we solve x1=0x-1 = 0:
x=1x = 1
Thus, the expression is undefined when x=8x = 8, x=5x = -5, or x=1x = 1.

3. Final Answer

The expression is undefined when x=5,1,8x = -5, 1, 8.

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