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Algebra 2SuperchallengeFunctions, Relations & Transformations

Functions, Relations & Transformations · Superchallenge problem

Let a(x)=1xa(x) = \dfrac1x and b(x)=1−xb(x) = 1 - x. Let SS be the set of all different functions that can be built by composing aa and bb with each other, in any order and any number of times (at least one use). Find the sum of h(3)2h(3)^2 over all functions hh in SS.