Evaluate the expression for f = –2 and g = –1.

fg − g =

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To evaluate the expression \( fg - g \) for \( f = -2 \) and \( g = -1 \), we first need to compute the product \( fg \):

\[ fg = (-2)(-1) = 2 \]

Now, substitute \( fg \) into the expression:

\[ fg - g = 2 - (-1) \]

Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding the positive equivalent:

\[ 2 - (-1) = 2 + 1 = 3 \]

Thus, the value of the expression \( fg - g \) is:

\[ \boxed{3} \]