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Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 3, Problema 64

Let f(x) = 2x - 5 g(x) = 4x - 1 h(x) = x² + x + 2. Evaluate the indicated function without finding an equation for the function. f(g[h (1)])

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First, identify the innermost function to evaluate, which is \( h(1) \). Substitute \( x = 1 \) into \( h(x) = x^2 + x + 2 \) to find \( h(1) \).
Next, take the result from \( h(1) \) and substitute it into \( g(x) = 4x - 1 \) to find \( g(h(1)) \).
Then, take the result from \( g(h(1)) \) and substitute it into \( f(x) = 2x - 5 \) to find \( f(g(h(1))) \).
Remember to perform each substitution step carefully, simplifying the expressions at each stage before moving to the next function.
By following these steps, you will evaluate \( f(g(h(1))) \) without needing to find the composite function's explicit formula.

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