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If f(x)=x+8 and g(x)=-4x-3, find (f-g)(x)

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Answer:

f (x) = x + 8

g (x) = -4x - 3

Subtracting the functions we have:

(f - g) (x) = f (x) - g (x)

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

Rewriting:

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

(f - g) (x) = 5x + 11

Answer:

(f - g) (x) = 5x + 11

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