Evaluate the Function for the Given Value of X $$f ( x ) = - 2 x , g ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x + 2 } , ( f - g ) ( 1 ) = ?$$

question 299

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function for the given value of x.
- $$f ( x ) = - 2 x , g ( x ) = \frac { 1 } { x + 2 } , ( f - g ) ( 1 ) = ?$$

• A) \(( f - g ) ( 1 ) = - \frac { 5 } { 3 }\)
• B) \(( f - g ) ( 1 ) = \frac { 5 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(( f - g ) ( 1 ) = - \frac { 7 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(( f - g ) ( 1 ) = \frac { 7 } { 3 }\)

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