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If R(x) = 6x - 3 and S(x) = - 3x - 8 , find R(x) - s(x)
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If R(x) = 6x - 3 and S(x) = - 3x - 8 , find R(x) - s(x)

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Answer:

R(x) - S(x) = 9x + 5

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

Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients
  • Function Notation

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

R(x) = 6x - 3

S(x) = -3x - 8

Step 2: Find

  1. Substitute in functions: R(x) - S(x) = 6x - 3 - (-3x - 8)
  2. [Distributive Property] Distribute negative: R(x) - S(x) = 6x - 3 + 3x + 8
  3. [Addition] Combine like terms: R(x) - S(x) = 9x + 5
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