SOLUTION: Given f(x)=1-x^2 and g(x)=2x+1, find the following in simplest form. (f-g)(x) How do I do this, I am having a hard time grasping this concept can someone please help me t

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Question 1043020: Given f(x)=1-x^2 and g(x)=2x+1, find the following in simplest form.

(f-g)(x)

How do I do this, I am having a hard time grasping this concept can someone please help me try to learn?
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Given f(x)=1-x^2 and g(x)=2x+1, find the following in simplest form.

(f-g)(x)

How do I do this, I am having a hard time grasping this concept can someone please help me try to learn?
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f(x) - g(x) = (1-x^2) - (2x+1) = 1 - x^2 - 2x - 1 = -x^2 - 2x.

Completed and done.