SOLUTION: can someone please help me with this problem: Evaluae the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify. f(x) = x^3 + 3 / x^2 - 3; f(3) a. 2 b. 10/

Algebra ->  Functions -> SOLUTION: can someone please help me with this problem: Evaluae the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify. f(x) = x^3 + 3 / x^2 - 3; f(3) a. 2 b. 10/      Log On


   

Question 160126: can someone please help me with this problem:
Evaluae the function at the given value of the independent variable and simplify.
f(x) = x^3 + 3 / x^2 - 3; f(3)
a. 2
b. 10/3
c. 5
d. 9/2
Answer by gonzo(654) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
equation looks like it is f%28x%29+=+%28x%5E3%2B3%29%2F%28x%5E2-3%29
substituting 3 for x, f%283%29+=+%283%5E3%2B3%29%2F%283%5E2-3%29
=30%2F6%29
= 5