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if (x) = 5x-2 and g(x)= 2x+1, find (f+g)(x)
A 3x-1
B. 4-3
C. 7x-3
D. 7x-1

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Answer:

D. 7x - 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

  1. Brackets
  2. Parenthesis
  3. Exponents
  4. Multiplication
  5. Division
  6. Addition
  7. Subtraction
  • Left to Right

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients
  • Functions
  • Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

f(x) = 5x - 2

g(x) = 2x + 1

Step 2: Find

  1. Substitute in functions: (f + g)(x) = 5x - 2 + 2x + 1
  2. Combine like terms: (f + g)(x) = 7x - 1
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