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Function P is defined as P (x) = x ^2 . Explain why P (2) + P (3) isn't equal to P (5) .

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Answer:

P(x) = x + 2

Piden: A = P(P(P(P(3))))

P(3); x = 3

P(3) = 3 + 2 = 5

A = P(P(P(P(3))))

A = P(P(P(5)))

P(5); x = 5

P(5) = 5 + 2 = 7

A = P(P(P(5)))

A = P(P(7))

P(7); x = 7

P(7) = 7 + 2 = 9

A = P(P(7))

A = P(9)

P(9); x = 9

P(9) = 9 + 2 = 11

→ A = P(P(P(P(3)))) = 11

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