Question

Algebraically show that each of the given combinations are equivalent to the given functions.

h(x) + j(x) is equivalent to k(x) given:

h(x) = 2x – 3;j(x) = - 4x + 6; k(x) = – 2x + 3

h(x) + j(2) =

Is h(x) + j(x) equivalent to k(x)? yes

Answer 1

YES, they are equal

Explanation:

Given the expressions

h(x) = 2x – 3;j(x) = - 4x + 6; k(x) = – 2x + 3

h(x) + j(x) = 2x – 3 + (-4x + 6)

h(x) + j(x) = 2x - 3 -4x + 6

h(x) + j(x) = 2x - 4x -3 + 6

h(x) + j(x) = -2x + 3 = k(x)

This shows that h(x) + j(x) = k(x)