The value of x^2 - 5 at x = -1 is: - Vidyadip

MCQ

The value of $x^2 - 5$ at $x = -1$ is:

A
$-2$
B
$-1$
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$-4$
D
$-5$

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Answer

Correct option: C.

$-4$

C. $-4$
Solution:
$x^2 - 5$
Putting the value of $x = -1$
$= (-1)^2 - 5$
$= 1 - 5$
$= -4$

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