Question

Find the value of this expression if x = -8.
x2 = 8
x+1

Answer 1

Here ya go I solved it

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

Okay, let's figure out the top of the fraction first.

-8^2 = 64

64 - 8 = 56 - the top half of the fraction (numerator)

Now, the denominator.

-8 + 1 = -7

So, let's do the division now.

56 / -7 = -8

Hope that helps! :)

-Aphrodite