Final answer:
To find the value of g[h(-3)], plug -3 into h(x) and then the result into g(x). The value of g[h(-3)] is 12.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the value of g[h(-3)], we need to plug in -3 into h(x) and then plug the result into g(x).
First, let's find h(-3):
- h(x) = x² - 1
- h(-3) = (-3)² - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8
Now, let's plug the result into g(x):
- g(x) = x + 4
- g[h(-3)] = g(8) = 8 + 4 = 12
Therefore, the value of g[h(-3)] is 12.