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Evaluate x^2+4/-x-3 for x=-2

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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

We can evaluate x^2 + 4 / -x - 3 for x = -2 by plugging in -2 for x and simplifying:

((-2)^2 + 4) / (-(-2) - 3)

(4 + 4) / (2 - 3)

8/-1

-8

Thus, x^2 + 4 / -x - 3 = -8 when x = -2

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