Fixed Point Equations - Exam Revision Help

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A fixed point equation refers to finding values where f(x) equals x, indicating that these points remain unchanged under the function. To determine fixed points, one must solve the equation f(x) = x. The discussion mentions working with a quadratic equation to identify these fixed points. The fixed points correspond to the intersections of the function with the line y = x. Understanding this concept is crucial for effective exam revision on fixed point equations.
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hi I am working on my exam revision and need to know the fixed point equation.if you could help it would be apreciated.



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I have no idea what you mean by the "fixed point equation". A value (number, point, etc.) satifying f(x)= x for a given function is a "fixed point" of that function. That may be the equation you are looking for.
 
so to find a fixed point f(x)=x and the numbers found are at there peak or that they are on the y=x axis.ive got a quadratic equation to work from and asked to find the fixed points.im unsure but thank you for your help.
 
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