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Let g(x) = 2x and h(x) = x2 + 4. Evaluate (h ∘ g)(−3).

A. 32
B. 16
C. 40
D. 26

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Answer:

The answer is C, 40

User Santh
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(h•g) is equal to h(g(x))

h(g(x)) = {(2x)}^(2) + 4

h(g( - 3)) = (2 * - 3)^2 + 4 = 36 + 4 = 40
User Hugo Passos
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