Operation algebra: prove [A,f(A)]=0

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Homework Statement



given an opeator A, prove that the commutator satisfies:
[A,f(A)]=0

Homework Equations


[A,f(A)]=Af(A)-f(A)A


The Attempt at a Solution


I don't know how to continue from Af(A)-f(A)A=0
I can't just say that f(A)A=Af(A).
Any ideas?
 
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