The given equation has been solved in the table.

D. the subtraction property of equality was not applied.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Listed the statement

Step 2: applied the addition property of equality

Step 3: Simplified

Step 4: Applied the multiplication property of equality

Step 5: Simplified

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(f - g)(x) = 5x^3 - 3

step-by-step explanation:

rearrange these functions vertically, with like terms in separate columns:

f(x) = 5x^3 - 2

g(x) =         +1

now subtract, column by column:

(f - g)(x) = 5x^3 - 3