SOLUTION: Given that g(x) = (x^2 -1)/(5+x) Find g(-1) I get 0/4 which is 0, but that is not correct. Thanks

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Question 53404: Given that g(x) = (x^2 -1)/(5+x)
Find g(-1)
I get 0/4 which is 0, but that is not correct.
Thanks
Answer by aaaaaaaa(138) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g%28x%29+=+%28x%5E2+-1%29%2F%285%2Bx%29
g%28-1%29+=+%28-1%5E2+-+1%29%2F%285%2B%28-1%29%29
g%28-1%29+=+%281+-+1%29%2F4
g%28-1%29+=+0%2F4
Why isn't this correct?