Question

Find the value of this expression if x= -7

x^2+5/x+1

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

Replace x with -7 in the expression:

x^2 + 5 / x + 1

-7^2 + 5 / -7 + 1

49 + 5 / -6

54/-6

simplify the fraction

9/-1 = -9