Let = f (x) 3x + 2 and g(x) = 6x – 7. Find f (x) – g(x).

Question

Responses
3x – 9
–3x + 9
–3x – 5
2x – 1

Answer 1

To find f(x) - g(x), we subtract g(x) from f(x).

f(x) - g(x) = (3x + 2) - (6x - 7)

Distribute the negative sign:
f(x) - g(x) = 3x + 2 - 6x + 7

Combine like terms:
f(x) - g(x) = -3x + 9

Therefore, the answer is -3x + 9.