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Patrickas
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Homework Statement
F(X)=√x
F((F(2)-2)^2)+f(2)
Patrickas said:F(X)=√x
F((F(2)-2)^2)+f(2)
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I get to √(-4√2 +8) ... that minus sign is annoying me =] any help?
tiny-tim said:Hi Patrickas!
(try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box )
(do you mean F((F(2)-2)2) + F(2) ?)
Hint: F(a2) = … ?
Patrickas said:Hmmm I'm guessing that the signs will change. Then i should get -√2+2+√2= 2
Right?
tiny-tim said:Yup!
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