SOLUTION: I am having problems figuring out how to solve a problem. Find the requested value. f(x)=2x^2 -1, g(x) = x+1 find f(4) -g(4)

Question 712567: I am having problems figuring out how to solve a problem.
Find the requested value.
f(x)=2x^2 -1, g(x) = x+1 find f(4) -g(4)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the requested value.
f(x)=2x^2 -1, g(x) = x+1 find f(4) -g(4)
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f(4) = 2*4^2-1 = 2*16-1 = 31
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g(4) = 4+1 = 5
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f(4) - g(4) = 31-5 = 26
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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