Question

Find f(x) + g(x) for
[ f(x) = 6x – 4
[g(x) = -5x + 24

Answer 1

f(x) + g(x) = x + 20

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

f(x) = 6x - 4

g(x) = -5x + 24

Step 2: Find f(x) + g(x)

1. Substitute in functions: f(x) + g(x) = 6x - 4 + (-5x + 24)
2. Combine like terms (x): f(x) + g(x) = x - 4 + 24
3. Combine like terms: f(x) + g(x) = x + 20