Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Polynomial Functions, Graphs, and Composition - 4.3 Exercises - Page 295: 27

Answer

6

Work Step by Step

We are given that $f(x)=x^{2}-9$, $g(x)=2x$, and $h(x)=x-3$. We are asked to find the value of $(f+g)(3)$. We know that $(f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)$. Therefore, $(f+g)(3)=((3)^{2}-9)+(2(3))=(3^{2}-9)+(2\times3)=(9-9)+(6)=(0)+6=6$.
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