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QuestionQuestion 8 of 10 For f(x)=4x+1f(x)=4 x+1 and g(x)=x25g(x)=x^{2}-5, find (fg)(x)(f-g)(x). A. x2+4x4-x^{2}+4 x-4 B. 4x2194 x^{2}-19 C. x2+4x+6-x^{2}+4 x+6 D. x24x6x^{2}-4 x-6

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. We are given two functions f(x)=4x+1 f(x) = 4x + 1 and g(x)=x25 g(x) = x^2 - 5 .
2. We need to find the expression for (fg)(x) (f-g)(x) , which represents the difference between the two functions.

STEP 2

1. Write the expression for (fg)(x) (f-g)(x) .
2. Simplify the expression.

STEP 3

Write the expression for (fg)(x) (f-g)(x) :
(fg)(x)=f(x)g(x)=(4x+1)(x25) (f-g)(x) = f(x) - g(x) = (4x + 1) - (x^2 - 5)

STEP 4

Distribute the negative sign and simplify the expression:
(fg)(x)=4x+1x2+5 (f-g)(x) = 4x + 1 - x^2 + 5

STEP 5

Combine like terms:
(fg)(x)=x2+4x+6 (f-g)(x) = -x^2 + 4x + 6
The correct answer is:
x2+4x+6 \boxed{-x^2 + 4x + 6}
This corresponds to option C.

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