1. The problem states that the function $h$ is defined by $h(x) = \frac{1}{x}$ for $x \neq 0$. We are asked to find $h^2(x)$, $h^3(x)$, $h^4(x)$ in simplest form, and then find $h^{22}(x)$ and $h^{33}(x)$.
2. Recall that $h^n(x)$ means applying the function $h$ $n$ times in succession. For example, $h^2(x) = h(h(x))$, $h^3(x) = h(h(h(x)))$, and so on.
3. Calculate $h^2(x)$:
$$
h^2(x) = h(h(x)) = h\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{x}} = x
$$
So, $h^2(x) = x$.
4. Calculate $h^3(x)$:
$$
h^3(x) = h(h^2(x)) = h(x) = \frac{1}{x}
$$
So, $h^3(x) = \frac{1}{x}$.
5. Calculate $h^4(x)$:
$$
h^4(x) = h(h^3(x)) = h\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) = x
$$
So, $h^4(x) = x$.
6. We observe a pattern: for even powers, $h^{2k}(x) = x$, and for odd powers, $h^{2k+1}(x) = \frac{1}{x}$.
7. Calculate $h^{22}(x)$:
Since 22 is even,
$$
h^{22}(x) = x
$$
8. Calculate $h^{33}(x)$:
Since 33 is odd,
$$
h^{33}(x) = \frac{1}{x}
$$
Final answers:
- $h^2(x) = x$
- $h^3(x) = \frac{1}{x}$
- $h^4(x) = x$
- $h^{22}(x) = x$
- $h^{33}(x) = \frac{1}{x}$
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