Question

A miving company's moving rates can be represented by the function f(x)=3x+400, where x is the number of miles for the move. Another moving company's rates can be represented by the function g(x)=5x+200. Which function represents the difference between the moving companies rates , h(x)=f(x)-g(x)?

A) h(x)=-2x+200
B) h(x)=-2x+200
C) h(x)=5x-200
D) h(x)=5x+600​

Answer 1

Option a

Explanation:

This is a nice simple problem!

Given that the function f( x ) is equivalent to 3x + 400, respectively g( x ) = 5x + 200, all we are being asked to do is find their difference. Substitute the given values as such -

h( x ) = f( x ) - g( x )

⇒ h( x ) = ( 3x + 400 ) - ( 5x + 200 ) - Distribute negative sign, taking out ( )

⇒ h( x ) = 3x + 400 - 5x + 200 - Combine like elements

⇒ h( x ) = - 2x + 200

And there you have it! Our solution should be option a ( h( x ) = - 2x + 200 )

If you would like, there is a graph of the function in the attachment below.

Answer 2

It's B on edge!