Question

Evaluate.
x+1/3
when x = -2.5
O 0.5
O -0.5
O 1.167
O-1

Answer 1

Answer:

-.5

Step-by-step explanation:

(x+1)/3

Let x = -2.5

(-2.5+1)/3

Parentheses first

-1.5/3

-.5

Answer 2

Answer:

-0.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Substitute -2.5 in for x

$\frac{x+1}{3}$

$\frac{-2.5+1}{3}$

Add the numbers in the numerator (-2.5+1)

$\frac{-1.5}{3}$

Divide

-0.5

So, the correct choice is the second choice