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If (x) = 3x - 5 and g(x) = x + 3, find (f - g)(x). O A. 8 - 2x O B. 2x-2 O c. 2x-8 O D. 4x-2
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If (x) = 3x - 5 and g(x) = x + 3, find (f - g)(x).

O A. 8 - 2x
O B. 2x-2
O c. 2x-8
O D. 4x-2

User Rafael Toledo
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

(f-g)(x)=(3x-5)-(x+3) = 3x-5-x-3 = 2x-8

User Nelson T Joseph
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Answer:

2x -8

Explanation:

f (x) = 3x - 5

g(x) = x + 3,

(f - g)(x) = 3x - 5 - ( x+3)

Distribute the minus sign

= 3x-5 -x-3

Combine like terms

= 2x -8

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