Question

Find the value of this expression if x = 5.
x^2+7 / x-7

Answer 1

- 16

Explanation:

Given

`(x^2+7)/(x-7)` ← substitute x = 5 into the expression

=
`(5^2+7)/(5-7)`

=
`(25+7)/(-2)`

=
`(32)/(-2)`

= - 16