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Algebra is confusing !! :(

Algebra is confusing !! :(-example-1
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Answer: Fourth Choice. 1.4

Explanation:

Concept:

Here, we need to understand the idea of evaluation.

When encountering questions that gave you an expression with variables, then stated: "If x = a, y = b, z = c" (a, b, c are all constants), this means you should substitute the value given for each variable back to the expression.

Solve:

Given

(x² - 4) / 3x

x = 5

Substitute the value of x

[(5)² - 4) / 3(5)

Simplify exponents

(25 - 4) / 3(5)

Simplify numerator with subtraction and denominator with multiplication

21 / 15

Simplify by division

7/5 = 1.4

Hope this helps!! :)

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Answer:

Explanation:

Hello!

x²-4 = 5*5-4= 21

3x= 3*5 = 15

21/15 = 1,4

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