16. 3 7 + y²-3y+2 ² - 1

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Hello, can you help Perform the indicated operation and state for which values the final expression is undefined (if any) Thank you!

**Perform the indicated operation and state for which values the final expression is undefined (if any):**

16. \[\frac{3}{y^2 - 3y + 2} + \frac{7}{y^2 - 1}\]

17. \[\frac{9}{r + 1} - \frac{7}{r}\]

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**Explanation:**

For problem 16, both denominators should be considered for undefined expressions. The expression is undefined where \(y^2 - 3y + 2 = 0\) and \(y^2 - 1 = 0\).

For problem 17, consider when each denominator equals zero. The expression is undefined where \(r + 1 = 0\) and \(r = 0\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Perform the indicated operation and state for which values the final expression is undefined (if any):** 16. \[\frac{3}{y^2 - 3y + 2} + \frac{7}{y^2 - 1}\] 17. \[\frac{9}{r + 1} - \frac{7}{r}\] --- **Explanation:** For problem 16, both denominators should be considered for undefined expressions. The expression is undefined where \(y^2 - 3y + 2 = 0\) and \(y^2 - 1 = 0\). For problem 17, consider when each denominator equals zero. The expression is undefined where \(r + 1 = 0\) and \(r = 0\).
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