Question

Find the value of this expression if X=-7

Answer 1

`-9`

Explanation:

`(x^2+5)/(x+1)`

If
`x=-7` then:

`(-7^2+5)/(-7+1) =\\\\(49+5)/(-6) =\\\\(54)/(-6) =\\\\-9`

The expression equals
`-9` if
`x=-7`

Answer 2

-9

Explanation:

`(-7)^(2)` = 49

when you have a negative number to any power make sure you plug it in correctly into the calculator.

`(49+5)/(-7+1)` =
`(54)/(-6)`

54÷-6= -9

I hope this helps