Evaluate the Function for the Given Value of X $$f ( x ) = 8 x , g ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 2 } - 5 , ( g + f ) ( x ) = \text { ? }$$

question 239

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the function for the given value of x.
- $$f ( x ) = 8 x , g ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 2 } - 5 , ( g + f ) ( x ) = \text { ? }$$

• A) \(( g + f ) ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 5\)
• B) \(( g + f ) ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 5\)
• C) \(( g + f ) ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 5\)
• D) \(( g + f ) ( x ) = - 5 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 5\)

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