State the Domain of the Rational Function $$f ( x ) = \frac { x - 9 } { x ^ { 2 } + 4 }$$

question 156

Multiple Choice

State the domain of the rational function.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { x - 9 } { x ^ { 2 } + 4 }$$

• A) \(( - \infty , - 3 ) \cup ( - 3,3 ) \cup ( 3 , \infty )\)
• B) \(( - \infty , - 4 ) \cup ( - 4 , \infty )\)
• C) \(( - \infty , 4 ) \cup ( 4 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( - \infty , \infty )\)

Comprehend the impact and structure of welfare programs like TANF on income distribution.

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Understand the use of the Gini coefficient in measuring income inequality and its implications.

Evaluate the effect of taxes and transfer payments on the distribution of household income in the United States.

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