Determine whether f and g are inverse functions by evaluating f(g(x)) and g(f(x)). f(x)=x² + 4, domain [0,∞) g(x)=√√x-4, domain [4,∞) Evaluate f(g(x)). f(g(x)) = (Simplify your answer.)

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**Determine whether \( f \) and \( g \) are inverse functions by evaluating \( f(g(x)) \) and \( g(f(x)) \).**

\[ f(x) = x^2 + 4, \text{ domain } [0, \infty) \]

\[ g(x) = \sqrt{x - 4}, \text{ domain } [4, \infty) \]
  
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**Evaluate \( f(g(x)) \):**

\[ f(g(x)) = \_\_\_\_\_ \text{ (Simplify your answer.)} \]
Transcribed Image Text:**Determine whether \( f \) and \( g \) are inverse functions by evaluating \( f(g(x)) \) and \( g(f(x)) \).** \[ f(x) = x^2 + 4, \text{ domain } [0, \infty) \] \[ g(x) = \sqrt{x - 4}, \text{ domain } [4, \infty) \] --- **Evaluate \( f(g(x)) \):** \[ f(g(x)) = \_\_\_\_\_ \text{ (Simplify your answer.)} \]
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