D. 4x² + 3x/2 - 7
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Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
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Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
Identify
f(x) = x/2 - 3
g(x) = 4x² + x - 4
(f + g)(x) is f(x) + g(x)
Step 2: Find
Substitute in functions: (f + g)(x) = x/2 - 3 + 4x² + x - 4Combine like terms: (f + g)(x) = 4x² + 3x/2 - 7