f(x) = x2 + 1 g(x) = 5 – x(f + g)(x) =

Add the functions: (f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) = (x² + 1) + (5 − x). Combine like terms to get x² − x + 6. This matches choice C, x² − x + 6.

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