Question

Given that f(x) = x^2 - 5x - 24 and g(x) = x - 8, find (f-g)(x) and express the result in standard form

Answer 1

Answer: x^2 - 6x - 18

Explanation:

(f-g)(x)=f(x)-g(x)=(x^2 - 5x - 24)-(x-8) = x^2 - 5x - 24 - x + 8 = x^2 - 6x - 18