Question

Find the value of this expression if x=-7 x^2+5/x+1

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

Substitute -7 for x. So we get ((-7)^2+5)/(-7+1). We start with the exponent. (-7)^2 is 49. Then we add 5 to that, and get 54. -7+1 is -6. So we have 54/-6, which is equal to -9.