f(x)= 2x^2 + 7x - 5
g(x)= -8x^2 - 3x + 5
what is g(x) + f(x)?
To find the sum of g(x) + f(x), we add the corresponding terms:
g(x) + f(x) = (-8x^2 - 3x + 5) + (2x^2 + 7x - 5)
Combining like terms, we have:
= -8x^2 + 2x^2 - 3x + 7x + 5 - 5
= -6x^2 + 4x
So, g(x) + f(x) = -6x^2 + 4x.