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If f(x) = x + 8 and g(x) = –4x – 3, find (f + g)(x).
A. (f + g)(x) = 5x + 11
B. (f + g)(x) = –3x + 5
C. (f + g)(x) = –5x – 11
D. (f + g)(x) = 3x – 5

Sagot :

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

(f + g)(x)

= f(x) + g(x)

= x + 8 - 4x - 3 ← collect like terms

= - 3x + 5

ujalakhan18

Answer:

[tex]\huge\boxed{\sf (f + g)(x) = -3x + 5}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given functions:

  • f(x) = x + 8
  • g(x) = -4x - 3

Solution:

Add both functions

(f + g)(x) = x + 8 + (-4x - 3)

(f + g)(x) = x + 8 - 4x - 3

(f + g)(x) = x - 4x + 8 - 3

(f + g)(x) = -3x + 5

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