Question

Find the value of this expression if x = -1. x^2+7/x+5 please help !

Answer 1

The answer is -3.

Plug the x into the expression-

x=-1
x^2+7/x+5

-1^2+7/-1+5
-1+7/(-1)+5
-1-7+5
-8+5
-3

Answer 2

The answer is 2.

Explanation:

Plug in the numbers into the expression.

(-1)^2+7/(-1)+5

1+7/-1+5

8/4 or 2