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Question 5 of 10

If f(x) = 4x2 + 1 and g(x) = x2 – 5, find (f+ g)(x).
O A. 3x2 + 6
B. 5x2 - 6
C. 3x2 - 4
D. 5x2 - 4

Answer 1

Explanation:

(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) = (4x² + 1) + (x² - 5) = 5x² - 4. (D)

Answer 2

D. 5x^2-4

Explanation:

We are asked to find (f+g)(x), which is really just the sum of the two functions.

(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)

We know the the functions are:

• f(x)= 4x^2+1

• g(x)=x^2-5

Substitute the functions in.

(f+g)(x)=(4x^2+1)+(x^2-5)

Add the functions by combining like terms. For this equation, the like terms are those with x^2 and the constants.

(f+g)(x)= (4x^2+x^2)+(1-5)

Add the terms with x^2

(f+g)(x)=(5x^2)+(1-5)

Add the constants or terms without variables.

(f+g)(x)=(5x^2)+(-4) = 5x^2-4

The sum of the functions is D. 5x^2-4