Question

Given the functions f(x) = 2x – 1 Tand g(x) = 2x + 4, which operation results in the largest coefficient on the x term

Answer 1

Answer:

Multiplication.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given functions:

f(x) = 2x - 1

g(x) = 2x + 4

Let's perform some basic arithmetic operations on them to see which will result in the largest coefficient of the x term

i. Addition.

f(x) + g(x)

(2x - 1) + (2x + 4)

2x - 1 + 2x + 4

4x + 3

Here, the x term has a coefficient of 4

ii. Subtraction

f(x) - g(x)

(2x - 1) - (2x + 4)

2x - 1 - 2x - 4

-5

Here, the x term does not exist or has a coefficient of 0

iii. Multiplication.

f(x) * g(x)

(2x - 1) * (2x + 4)

4x² + 8x - 2x - 4

4x² + 6x - 4

Here, the x term has a coefficient of 6

iv. Division

Division is not exactly applicable here since there are not terms cancelling out.

Therefore, the multiplication operation will result in the largest coefficient on the x term with the coefficient being 6