Question

Can somebody explain how to do this

Answer 1

The answer is 46.

Explanation:

First, you will have to add up both functions in order to find the new expression for (g + f)(a) :

g(a) + f(a) = (g + f)(a)

(g + f)(a) = 3a + 3 + 2a - 2

(g + f)(a) = 5a + 1

Next, you have to substitute a = 9 into the function :

(g + f)(9) = 5(9) + 1

(g + f)(9) = 46