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Let f:R→R such that for all x,y belongs R where n belongs N.Prove that f(x) is a constant function.

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kartik sondhi ·

f(x) can be proved only to be constant function only if its ddxf(x) = 0 here

the mod helps one to do so

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msp ·

well its not always true.There are some exceptions.

3
msp ·

see in the qn there is no line to mention dat f(x) is differentiable.

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Devil ·

Ah....this is nice.....
See from L.M.V.t....we can say there should be some 'k' in the interval (x,y) whre the slope of tangent should equal the slope of the line joining the end points.....
So f'(k)=|f(y)-f(x)|y-x
Since Numerator always ≤D, f'(k)≤1....

Choose y=x+Δx.....Now making tis interval arbitarily small, we can say f'(k)→0......Get it/

Well u may raise an objection whether f(x) is differentiable or not, that can be settled if u use the condition given in the qsn and take same intervals......only thing u shall have now is...

|f(x)-f(x+Δx)|≤|Δx|7
Divide both sides by Δx, and use the fact that Δx→0....that gives f'(x)=0 identically.
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Lokesh Verma ·

what do you mean by <=D??

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Devil ·

My 2nd proof works!

I myself forgot what i meant by D (:D?)

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