Hey there!
When we say (f + g)(2), we are adding both functions together and plugging in 2 for x.
Since f(x) is equal to 2x + 210 and g(x) is equal to 2x + 125, (f + g)(x) is equal to (2x + 210) + (2x + 125).
That can be simplified to 4x + 335.
So, (f + g)(x) = 4x + 335.
Let's plug 2 in for x and solve.
(f + g)(2) = 4(2) + 335
Multiply.
(f + g)(2) = 8 + 335
Add.
(f + g)(2) = 343
The x value is consistent for the values of both equations, in both x is defined as the number of hours spent exercising.
So, (f + g)(2), which is 343, is the amount of calories burned and the calorie deficit on a diet when 2 hours are spent exercising.
Hope this helps!
