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Given functions f and g, find f-g.

f(x) = 3x -8, g(x) = 8x - 3
OA. 5x+5
OB. 11x-11
O C. -5x -5
D.-5x-11

Given functions f and g, find f-g. f(x) = 3x -8, g(x) = 8x - 3 OA. 5x+5 OB. 11x-11 O-example-1
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Answer:


-5x-5

Explanation:

original functions:


f(x)=3x-8\\g(x)=8x-3

Subtract the polynomials:


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

Distribute the negative sign:


3x-8-8x+3

Combine like terms:


(3x-8x)+(-8+3)

Add like terms:


-5x-5

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