For the Pair of Functions, Find the Indicated Sum, Difference $$f ( x ) = 6 - 4 x , g ( x ) = - 9 x ^ { 2 } + 4$$

question 111

Multiple Choice

For the pair of functions, find the indicated sum, difference, product, or quotient.
- $$f ( x ) = 6 - 4 x , g ( x ) = - 9 x ^ { 2 } + 4$$
Find $( f + g ) ( x )$ .

• A) \(- 13 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 10\)
• B) \(- 9 x ^ { 2 } + 6\)
• C) \(- 9 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x + 10\)
• D) \(- 13 x + 10\)

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