Question

If x = -7, evaluate the following expression:

(x − 2)(x+14)
——————-
x(x + 8)

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

`\text{Given that}~ x = -7\\\\((x-2)(x+14))/(x(x+8))\\\\\\=((-7-2)(-7+14))/(-7(-7+8))\\\\\\=((-9)(7))/(-7(1))\\\\\\=(-63)/(-7)\\\\\\=9`