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What is an example of a continuous function [itex]f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}[/itex] such that [itex]f(\mathbb{R})[/itex] is open?
Continuous Function with Open Range
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The discussion centers on identifying a continuous function f: ℝ → ℝ such that the image f(ℝ) is an open set. The function f(x) = x is established as a definitive example, as it maps the entire real line to itself, which is an open set in the context of real analysis. This confirms that the function is continuous and its range is open.
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Mathematicians, students studying real analysis, and anyone interested in the properties of continuous functions and open sets.