Fixed Point Equations - Exam Revision Help

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The fixed point equation is defined as a value satisfying the condition f(x) = x for a given function. In the context of quadratic equations, finding fixed points involves determining where the function intersects the line y = x. This intersection represents the fixed points of the function, which are critical for understanding the behavior of the function at its peaks.

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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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