Chapter 6, Problem 1CR

To determine

To evaluate:

The value of the given number

Answer to Problem 1CR

The value of given operation is $-9$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The order of operation

  $\frac{9x^2-9}{1-x^2}$

Concept used:

Product means the answer to a multiplication problem

Sum means the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers amounts or items

Quotientmeansa result obtained by dividing one quantity by another

Calculation:

The order of operation

  $\begin{array}{l}=\frac{9x^2-9}{1-x^2}\\ =\frac{9\left(x^2-1\right)}{1-x^2}\\ =\frac{-9\left(1-x^2\right)}{1-x^2}\\ =-9\end{array}$

Therefore,

The value of given operation is $-9$