On what cases i get 0 denomiator

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The discussion centers on the function f(x) = 1/(1 + ln|x|) and the conditions under which the denominator equals zero. It is established that the denominator becomes zero when ln|x| = -1, leading to the solutions |x| = e^-1, which results in x = e^-1 and x = -e^-1. The participants confirm that these are the only values that cause the denominator to be zero, thereby making f(x) undefined.

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<br /> f(x)=\frac{1}{1+ln|x|}<br />

the ln|x| part could be -1 when x=e^-1
correct??
 
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Certainly!

Do you have any other solutions to the equation 1+ln|x|=0?
 
no
??
 
Well, if ln|x|=-1, what must |x| equal?
 
|x|=e^-1
x=-e^-1
x=e^-1
 
transgalactic said:
<br /> f(x)=\frac{1}{1+ln|x|}<br />

the ln|x| part could be -1 when x=e^-1
correct??

Yes. :smile:
 
thanks
 
But Arildno's point is that that is not the only value. As you said, the denominator is 0 for e^{-1} or -e^{-1}.
 

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