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If f(x) =5x-2 and g(x) = 2x +1 find(f+g)(x)

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Answer & Step-by-step explanation:

When we see (f + g)(x), it means that we are going to be adding f(x) to g(x).

f(x) = 5x - 2

g(x) = 2x + 1

(f + g)(x) = (5x - 2) + (2x + 1)

Combine like terms.

(f + g)(x) = 7x - 1

So, (f + g)(x) equals 7x - 1

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