Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions and Change - Exercises and Problems for Section 1.1 - Skill Refresher - Page 6: S7

Answer

The answer is $1$.

Work Step by Step

We insert $x = -1$ in $\frac{3}{2 - x^3}$: $\frac{3}{2 - x^3} = \frac{3}{2 - (-1)^3} = \frac{3}{2 - ((-1) \cdot (-1) \cdot(-1) ) } = \frac{3}{2 - (-1)} = \frac{3}{2 +1 } = \frac{3}{3} = 1$.
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