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

Find the value of this expression if x = 5. x^2+7 / x-7-example-1
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Answer:

- 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

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