Question

PLEASE HELP If f(x) = 2x-1 + 3 and g(x) = 5x - 9, what is (f-g) (x)

Answer 1

2^(x-1) -5x +12

Explanation:

f(x) = 2^(x-1) + 3

g(x) = 5x - 9

(f-g) (x) = 2^(x-1) + 3 - ( 5x-9)

Distribute the minus sign

2^(x-1) + 3 - 5x+9

Combine like terms

2^(x-1) -5x +12