Example 3
Find the function that results from the composition if and . Determine the domains of , , and .
1. Begin by setting equal to , then substitute the value of into and solve. Distribute and combine like powers as necessary.
2. Determine the domain of .
3. Determine the domain of .
4. Determine the domain of .
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