Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 7 - Functions and Graphs - 7.4 The Algebra of Functions - 7.4 Exercise Set - Page 476: 19

Answer

$(g-f)(x)= x^2+2x-8$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: $(g-f)(x) = g(x) - f(x)$ Using the formula above gives: $(g-f)(x) = (x^2-5)-(-2x+3) \\(g-f)(x)= x^2-5-(-2x)-3 \\(g-f)(x)= x^2-5+2x-3 \\(g-f)(x)= x^2+2x-8$
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