Solving an equation with conditional solutions

In summary, the function f[x] is defined as x^2 + c and the variable y is solved for when f'[f[x]] is equal to 1, using the Reals domain. The solutions are represented as conditional expressions, with the first solution being valid for values of c greater than or less than -(3/4), the second solution being valid for values of c less than -(3/4), and the third solution being valid for values of c less than -(3/4). When attempting to eliminate the variable x, the solutions are put in terms of c, but may not be valid for all values of c as they are still dependent on the unknown variable. Additionally, the number of solutions may vary depending on the
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f[x_] := x^2 + c;
y = Solve[f'[f[x]] == 1, x, Reals]

output:

{{x -> ConditionalExpression[Root[-1 + 4 c #1 + 4 #1^3 &, 1],
c > -(3/4) || c < -(3/4)]}, {x ->
ConditionalExpression[Root[-1 + 4 c #1 + 4 #1^3 &, 2],
c < -(3/4)]}, {x ->
ConditionalExpression[Root[-1 + 4 c #1 + 4 #1^3 &, 3],
c < -(3/4)]}}

Then i want to put the solutions in terms of c which doesn't work with:
Eliminate[c == -x - x^2 && x == y[[1]], x]
 
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In[1]:= ToRadicals[Root[-1+4 c #1+4 #1^3&,1]]

Out[1]= ((-4*c)/(3^(1/3)*(9 + Sqrt[3]*Sqrt[27 + 64*c^3])^(1/3)) + (9 + Sqrt[3]*Sqrt[27 + 64*c^3])^(1/3)/3^(2/3))/2

but I have NOT carefully verified that this is valid under the ConditionalExpression and even if it is the solutions will still depend on the value of the unknown c.

This still leaves the situation that for some values of c there are 3 solutions, for some there are 2 and for some there are only 1.
 
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1. How do you know when an equation has conditional solutions?

An equation has conditional solutions when the values of the variables in the equation are restricted by certain conditions or restrictions.

2. What is the process for solving an equation with conditional solutions?

The process for solving an equation with conditional solutions involves identifying the conditions or restrictions, manipulating the equation to isolate the variable, and then substituting the value of the variable into the original equation to check if it satisfies the conditions.

3. Can an equation have multiple conditional solutions?

Yes, an equation can have multiple conditional solutions if there are multiple sets of conditions or restrictions that can be satisfied by different values of the variable.

4. How can you check if the solution to an equation with conditional solutions is correct?

You can check if the solution is correct by substituting the value of the variable into the original equation and checking if it satisfies all of the conditions or restrictions.

5. Are there any special rules or techniques for solving equations with conditional solutions?

Yes, there are certain rules and techniques that can be used when solving equations with conditional solutions, such as using the distributive property or factoring to manipulate the equation and identifying and using inverse operations to isolate the variable.

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