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For f(x) = 4x+1 and g(x)=x^2-5 find (f + g)(x).


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(f + g)(x) is x² + 4x - 4

Explanation:

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Given f(x) = 4x + 1, g(x) = x² - 5. Find (f+g)(x)

(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) = 4x + 1 + x² - 5 = x² + 4x - 4

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