Question

Evaluate.
x+1/3
when x = -2.5
O 0.5
O -0.5
O 1.167
O-1

Answer 1

-0.5

Explanation:

Substitute -2.5 in for x

`(x+1)/(3)`

`(-2.5+1)/(3)`

Add the numbers in the numerator (-2.5+1)

`(-1.5)/(3)`

Divide

-0.5

So, the correct choice is the second choice

Answer 2

-.5

Explanation:

(x+1)/3

Let x = -2.5

(-2.5+1)/3

Parentheses first

-1.5/3

-.5