Solve the Problem

question 199

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose that f(x) = -x - 9 and g(x) = x - 12. (a) Solve f(x) = 0.
(b) Solve g(x) = 0.
(c) Solve f(x) = g(x) .

• A) (a) x = -9; (b) x = -12; (c) x = 1.5
• B) (a) x = 9; (b) x = 12; (c) x = 1.5
• C) (a) x = -9; (b) x = 12; (c) x = 1.5
• D) (a) x = -9; (b) x = 12; (c) x = -10.5

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