Question

Evaluate the expression when a=−15 and b=−5.
b2/a + 5

Answer 1

• -2.5

Explanation:

Evaluate the expression:

• b²/(a + 5)

When a= −15 and b=−5

Substitute values:

• b²/(a + 5) =
• (-5)² / (-15 + 5) =
• 25/(-10) =
• -2.5

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In case the expression is b²/a + 5, the value is:

• b²/a + 5 =
• (-5)²/(-15) + 5 =
• 25/(-15) + 5 =
• - 5/3 + 5 =
• 10/3

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