Find the Indicated Function Value $$\begin{array} { l } f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 , g ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 1 \\\text { Find } ( f + g ) ( 5 )\end{array}$$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated function value.
- $$\begin{array} { l } f ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 4 , g ( x ) = 2 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x - 1 \\\text { Find } ( f + g ) ( 5 ) \end{array}$$

• A) 142
• B) 140
• C) 100
• D) 80

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