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Ch. 1 - Functions
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 16d

Use the table to evaluate the given compositions. <IMAGE>


g(h(ƒ(4)))

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Identify the innermost function in the composition, which is \( f(4) \).
Use the table to find the value of \( f(4) \).
Substitute the value of \( f(4) \) into the next function, \( h(f(4)) \).
Use the table to find the value of \( h(f(4)) \).
Substitute the value of \( h(f(4)) \) into the outermost function, \( g(h(f(4))) \), and use the table to find the final value.

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