Question

if x= -3, what is the value of x²- 1 ÷ x + 1

Answer 1

(-3)^2-1/3+1

9-1/4

8/4

2/1

=2

Therefore,the value is 2.

Answer 2

if x= -3 (-3)2-1= 9-1=8

if 8 is divided by x+1 then -3+1= -2

so 8/-2= -4