The domain of a rational function

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem

The domain of a rational function f(x)=P(x)Q(x)f(x)=\dfrac{P(x)}{Q(x)}, where P(x)P(x) and Q(x)Q(x) are polynomials and Q(x)Q(x) is not the zero polynomial, is (a) all real numbers such that P(x)≠0P(x)\neq0 (b) all real numbers (c) all real numbers such that Q(x)≠0Q(x)\neq0 (d) all real numbers such that Q(x)=0Q(x)=0

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