For the Pair of Functions, Find the Indicated Sum, Difference $$f ( x ) = 3 x - 9 , g ( x ) = 5 x - 2$$

question 308

Multiple Choice

For the pair of functions, find the indicated sum, difference, product, or quotient.
- $$f ( x ) = 3 x - 9 , g ( x ) = 5 x - 2$$
Find $( f - g ) ( x )$ .

• A) \(- 2 x - 7\)
• B) \(2 x + 7\)
• C) \(- 2 x - 11\)
• D) \(8 x - 11\)

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