Question

evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. $\frac{-4x + 19}{3x - 2}$ for $x = 5$

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute x = 5 into numerator

$-4\times5 + 19=-20 + 19=-1$

Step2: Substitute x = 5 into denominator

$3\times5-2 = 15 - 2=13$

Step3: Calculate the fraction

$\frac{-1}{13}=-\frac{1}{13}$

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{13}$