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The function g is defined by g(x)=|x+18|. What is the value of g4?

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Explanation

Choice D is correct. The value of g4 is the value of gx when x = 4 . Substituting 4 for x in the given equation yields g4=4+18, which is equivalent to g4=22, or g4=22. Therefore, the value of g4 is 22 .

Choice A is incorrect. This would be the value of g4 if function g was defined by gx=-18, not gx=x+18.

Choice B is incorrect. This would be the value of g4 if function g was defined by gx=-x, not gx=x+18.

Choice C is incorrect. This would be the value of g4 if function g was defined by gx=-x+18, not gx=x+18.