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Evaluate the expression below when x = -2. x^2 − 8 / x + 6

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Answer:

14

Explanation:

Substitute -2 for x in the two places where x occurs:

8

(-2)^2 - ------- + 6 = 4 + 4 + 6 = 14

-2

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