SOLUTION: Please find the requested value. f(x)=2x^2-1, g(x)=x+1 find f(4)-g(4)

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Question 711219: Please find the requested value. f(x)=2x^2-1, g(x)=x+1 find f(4)-g(4)

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We evaluate by substituting then performing the arithmetic:
f(4)-g(4)=(2(4)^2-1)-(4+1)=26

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