Question

If x=-1, x^5+x+4+x^3+x

Answer 1

-2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

x⁵ + x⁴ + x³ + x

x = -1

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in variable: x⁵ + x⁴ + x³ + x = (-1)⁵ + (-1)⁴ + (-1)³ - 1
2. Exponents: x⁵ + x⁴ + x³ + x = -1 + 1 - 1 - 1
3. Add/Subtract: x⁵ + x⁴ + x³ + x = -2