What is the answer, and how do I solve that equation in order to get my answer? I really want to get the hang of this.

Answer:
-x^2+4x+6
Step-by-step explanation:
f(x) = 4x+1
g(x) = x^2 - 5
(f-g) (x) = 4x+1 - ( x^2 - 5)
Distribute the minus sign
= 4x+1 - x^2 +5
Combine like terms
= -x^2+4x+6