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3 years ago

Given the function h(n)= n squared - 1, find h(-4).

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Tema [17]3 years ago

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H(-4)= (-4)^2-1
(-4)^2=16
16-1=15

h(-4)=15

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$V( \frac{5}{4} ,29)$

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$h(t) = 0$

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3 years ago

Given the function h(n)= n squared - 1, find h(-4).​

Given the function h(n)= n squared - 1, find h(-4).