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17 ≥ 7 so f(17) = 17 - 13 = 4
4 < 7 so f(4) = 42 - 4 = 12
12 ≥ 7 so f(12) = 12 - 13 = -1
f( f( f(17) ) ) = f( f( 4 ) ) = f( 12 ) = -1