Answer:
D. 4x² + 3x/2 - 7
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Algebra I
- Terms/Coefficients
- Functions
- Function Notation
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify
f(x) = x/2 - 3
g(x) = 4x² + x - 4
(f + g)(x) is f(x) + g(x)
Step 2: Find
- Substitute in functions: (f + g)(x) = x/2 - 3 + 4x² + x - 4
- Combine like terms: (f + g)(x) = 4x² + 3x/2 - 7