Question

Use the functions and the scenario to solve the problem.

f(x)=1/2x+6
g(x)=x−3

Shiloh and Leanne are asked to evaluate f(x)−g(x).

Shiloh suggests f(x)−g(x)=(x−3)−(1/2x+6)=1/2x−9.

Leanne suggests f(x)−g(x)=(1/2x+6)−(x−3)=−1/2x+9.

Evaluate each student's answer.

Select two answers. Select the correct evaluation of Shiloh's work and the correct evaluation of Leanne's work

Answer 1

Leanne is correct. It is important that g(x) is subtracted from f(x).

Shiloh is incorrect. She subtracted f(x) from g(x), and subtraction isn't commutative.

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