SOLUTION: evaluate the algebraic expression for the specified values of the variable(s). If not possible, state the reason 5-3/x a x=0 b x=-6

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Question 777477: evaluate the algebraic expression for the specified values of the variable(s). If not possible, state the reason
5-3/x
a x=0 b x=-6
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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evaluate the algebraic expression for the specified values of the variable(s). If not possible, state the reason
5-3/x
a x=0 b x=-6
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If x=0, 5-(3/x) is undefined because 3/0 is undefined
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If x = -6, 5-(3/x) = 5-(3/(-6)) = 5+(1/2) = 5 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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