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For f(x) = 4x + 1 and g(x) = x2 – 5, find (f – g)(x).

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Answer:

(f – g)(x) = - x² + 4x + 6

Explanation:

f(x) = 4x + 1

g(x) = x² – 5

To find (f – g)(x) subtract g(x) from f(x)

That's

(f – g)(x) = 4x + 1 - ( x² - 5)

Remove the bracket

(f – g)(x) = 4x + 1 - x² + 5

Group like terms

(f – g)(x) = - x² + 4x + 1 + 5

We have the final answer as

(f – g)(x) = - x² + 4x + 6

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