SOLUTION: Let f(x) = 6x − 8 and g(x) = 3x + 9.Write a formula for the following function. g − f I tried 3x+9-6x-8 and it was wrong, I also tried the simplified version, -3x+

Algebra ->  Functions -> SOLUTION: Let f(x) = 6x − 8 and g(x) = 3x + 9.Write a formula for the following function. g − f I tried 3x+9-6x-8 and it was wrong, I also tried the simplified version, -3x+      Log On


   

Question 572132: Let f(x) = 6x − 8 and g(x) = 3x + 9.Write a formula for the following function.
g − f
I tried 3x+9-6x-8 and it was wrong, I also tried the simplified version, -3x+1 and it was wrong as well.
Found 2 solutions by scott8148, akch2002:
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(3x + 9) - (6x - 8) ___ 3x + 9 - 6x + 8 ___ -3x + 17

the minus distributes

Answer by akch2002(12) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g-f = 3x+9 -(6x-8)
= 3x+9-6x+8
=-3x+17