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If f(x) = 2x² - 5 and g(x) = 3x + 3, find (f- g)(x).

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Answer:

(f - g)(x) = 2x² - 3x - 8

Explanation:

Since , (f - g)(x) = f(x) - g(x)

Then

(f - g)(x) = (2x² - 5) - (3x + 3)

= 2x² - 5 - 3x - 3

= 2x² - 3x - 5 - 3

= 2x² - 3x - 8

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