Question

algebra: concepts and connections - plc
adding and subtracting rational expressions
what is the value of the rational expression \\(\frac{2x - 1}{x + 5}\\) when \\(x = 0\\)?
options: \\(-\frac{1}{5}\\), undefined, 0, \\(\frac{1}{5}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute $x=0$ into expression

$\frac{2(0)-1}{0+5}$

Step2: Simplify numerator and denominator

$\frac{0-1}{5} = \frac{-1}{5}$

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{5}$