Question

for f(x) = 2x + 1 and g(x)=x^2 - 7, find (f - g)(x)
A. x^2 + 2x - 8
B. -x^2 + 2x + 8
C. 2x^2 - 15
D. -2x + 2x - 6

Answer 1

Answer: B

Step-by-step explanation:

$(f-g)(x)=f(x)-g(x)=(2x+1)-(x^{2}-7)=2x+1-x^{2}+7=\boxed{-x^{2}+2x+8}$