Question

Given h(x)=3x-5 and f(x)=-2x-1 find h(-1) -f(8)

Answer 1

To find \( h(-1) - f(8) \), substitute the respective values into the functions:

\[ h(-1) = 3(-1) - 5 \]

\[ f(8) = -2(8) - 1 \]

Now, calculate each expression and subtract:

\[ h(-1) = -3 - 5 = -8 \]

\[ f(8) = -16 - 1 = -17 \]

So, \( h(-1) - f(8) = -8 - (-17) = 9.