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I have read on some websites that if f: R -> R is continuous for every x in R, then f(x+y) = f(x) + f(y) defines f as a linear function.
Now,
I am given:
Solution for a)
I am confused as to how to go about with part b)? (note: this question was under the topc of limits and continuity.) So I was planning to use limits as part of the solution to part b).
Thanks in Advance
In fact, there are series of questions following this, that is in a similar format, but with f(x+y) = f(x)f(y). And once again, continuity of the function must be proved. If you guys can help me with the first one, I will try to do the second one by myself, but if there are any tips or tricks involved in the second proof, please hint me. Thank you.
Now,
I am given:
Code:
Suppose f is continuous at 0, and that for all x, y in R, f(x+y) = f(x) + f(y).
a) Show that f(0) = 0.
b) Prove that f is continuous at every point a in R.
Solution for a)
Code:
f(0+0) = f(0) + f(0)
f(0) = 2f(0)
0 = 2f(0) - f(0)
0 = f(0)
I am confused as to how to go about with part b)? (note: this question was under the topc of limits and continuity.) So I was planning to use limits as part of the solution to part b).
Thanks in Advance
In fact, there are series of questions following this, that is in a similar format, but with f(x+y) = f(x)f(y). And once again, continuity of the function must be proved. If you guys can help me with the first one, I will try to do the second one by myself, but if there are any tips or tricks involved in the second proof, please hint me. Thank you.
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