Question

Perform the indicated operation.

Answer 1

Answer:

$g(3) - h(3) = -16$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

$g(x) = 2x - 5$

$h(x) = 4x + 5$

Required:

$g(3) - h(3)$

SOLUTION:

Substitute x = 3 into $g(x) = 2x - 5$

$g(3) = 2(3) - 5$

$g(3) = 6 - 5$

$g(3) = 1$

Substitute x = 3 into $h(x) = 4x + 5$

$h(3) = 4(3) + 5$

$h(3) = 12 + 5$

$h(3) = 17$

Therefore:

$g(3) - h(3) = 1 - 17 = -16$