Question

Find the value of this expression if x = -2.
x^2 – 8/x + 6​

Answer 1

-1

Explanation:

((-2)^2 - 8)/ -2+6

=>(4-8)/4

=>-4/4

=>-1

Answer 2

-1

Explanation:

x^2 – 8

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x + 6​

Let x = -2

(-2)^2 – 8

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-2 + 6​

Exponents first

4 – 8

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-2 + 6​

Then complete the numerator and denominator

-4

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4

Then divide

-1