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algebra intermediate
Problem
Let be the set of nonzero real numbers. Let be a function such that
(i) (ii) for all such that and (iii) for all such that
Find the number of possible functions
(i) (ii) for all such that and (iii) for all such that
Find the number of possible functions
Solution
Setting in (ii), we get for all
Setting in (iii), we get for all Hence, From (1) and (2), so for all
Suppose for some Since Setting and in (iii), we get contradiction. Therefore, for all so from (3), We can check that this function works, so there is only solution.
Setting in (iii), we get for all Hence, From (1) and (2), so for all
Suppose for some Since Setting and in (iii), we get contradiction. Therefore, for all so from (3), We can check that this function works, so there is only solution.
Final answer
1