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Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 90a

Use the graphs of f and g to solve Exercises 83–90.

Graph f-g.

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Step 1: Understand the problem. You are tasked with graphing the function f(x) - g(x), which represents the difference between the y-values of f(x) (blue graph) and g(x) (orange graph) at each x-coordinate.
Step 2: Identify key x-values where both f(x) and g(x) are defined. These include x = -6, -4, -2, 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8. For each x-value, note the corresponding y-values of f(x) and g(x).
Step 3: Calculate f(x) - g(x) for each x-value. Subtract the y-value of g(x) from the y-value of f(x) at each x-coordinate. For example, at x = -6, f(x) = 6 and g(x) = -6, so f(x) - g(x) = 6 - (-6) = 12.
Step 4: Plot the points (x, f(x) - g(x)) on the graph. For example, at x = -6, the point would be (-6, 12). Repeat this for all x-values.
Step 5: Connect the plotted points to form the graph of f(x) - g(x). Ensure the graph reflects the calculated differences and follows the general shape dictated by the subtraction of the two functions.

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