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algebra intermediate
Problem
Find the number of functions such that for all real numbers and
Solution
Setting we get so Then which forces
Setting we get so Then which forces
Setting we get so for all
Setting we get so for all
This tells us that the only possible function is We readily see that this function works, so there is only possible function
Setting we get so Then which forces
Setting we get so for all
Setting we get so for all
This tells us that the only possible function is We readily see that this function works, so there is only possible function
Final answer
1