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Find and simplify each of the following values:
a)f(-a)
b)f(a^-1)
c)f(sqrt a)
d) F(a^2)

Question: f(x)=sqrt 1+x^2+x^4

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The expert finds and simplifies expression values. Square root functions are analyzed.

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