Find the Indicated Function Value $$f ( x ) = 5 - 8 x , g ( x ) = - 3 x + 8$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated function value.
- $$f ( x ) = 5 - 8 x , g ( x ) = - 3 x + 8$$
Find $( f + g ) ( x )$ .

• A) \(- 5 x + 13\)
• B) \(2 x\)
• C) \(- 3 x + 5\)
• D) \(- 11 x + 13\)

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