Math Problem Statement

  1. Given g(x) = 6x + 4 and f(x) = 2x - 7 what is g(x) - f(x)?

A. 4x - 3 B. 8x - 3 C. 4x - 11 D. 4x + 11

Solution

To solve g(x)f(x)g(x) - f(x) given g(x)=6x+4g(x) = 6x + 4 and f(x)=2x7f(x) = 2x - 7, follow these steps:

  1. Subtract f(x)f(x) from g(x)g(x): g(x)f(x)=(6x+4)(2x7)g(x) - f(x) = (6x + 4) - (2x - 7)

  2. Distribute the negative sign to the terms in f(x)f(x): g(x)f(x)=6x+42x+7g(x) - f(x) = 6x + 4 - 2x + 7

  3. Combine like terms: g(x)f(x)=(6x2x)+(4+7)g(x) - f(x) = (6x - 2x) + (4 + 7) g(x)f(x)=4x+11g(x) - f(x) = 4x + 11

So, the correct answer is D. 4x + 11.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What is the value of g(x)g(x) at x=2x = 2?
  2. What is the value of f(x)f(x) at x=1x = -1?
  3. How do you find the intersection point of g(x)g(x) and f(x)f(x)?
  4. If h(x)=g(x)+f(x)h(x) = g(x) + f(x), what is the expression for h(x)h(x)?
  5. How would the expression change if f(x)=3x5f(x) = 3x - 5 instead?

Tip: When subtracting functions, be careful with distributing negative signs to avoid errors in combining like terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Functions
Subtraction of Functions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9