Finding the domain for a rational function.

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Hi I have the function
Typeset equation y = 3 divided by (1 minus x squared), with 3 in the numerator and 1 minus x squared in the denominator.


I have worked out the domain as not equal to 1 using the fact the denominator can't equal 0. Now I am stuck finding the range. How would I find it without graphing. The answer is y<0 , y=>3.
 
cavalieregi said:
Hi I have the function
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I have worked out the domain as not equal to 1 using the fact the denominator can't equal 0.
There's one more value of ##x## which must be excluded.
Now I am stuck finding the range. How would I find it without graphing. The answer is y<0 , y=>3.
After excluding ##1-x^2 = 0##, you are left with either ##1 - x^2 < 0## or ##1 - x^2 > 0##. Try writing these inequalities in terms of ##x## instead of ##x^2##.