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Let g(x) = 2x and h(x) = x^2 + 4. Evaluate (h ∘ g)(−5).

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Answer:

(h ○ g)(- 5) = 104

Explanation:

evaluate g(- 5) , then substitute the value obtained into h(x)

g(- 5) = 2(- 5) = - 10 , then

h(- 10) = (- 10)² + 4 = 100 + 4 = 104

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