Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

by Waner, Stefan; Costenoble, Steven

Published by Brooks Cole

ISBN 10: 1133607705

ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 77: 80

Answer

linear

Work Step by Step

If $f$ and $g$ are linear functions, $f-g$ is a linear function too. See an example: $f(x)=2x+1$ $g(x)=x+2$ $f(x)-g(x)=2x+1-x-2=x-1$ which is linear.

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