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Question
Find the values of the following polynomials at a = –2 and b = 3:
`a/b + b/a`
Solution
Given, a = –2 and b = 3
So, putting a = –2 and b = 3 in the given expressions, we get
`a/b + b/a = ((-2))/3 + 3/((-2))`
= `(-2)/3 - 3/2`
= `(-4 - 9)/6` ......[∵ LCM of 2 and 3 is 6]
= `(-13)/6`
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