Proving f is Continuous Everywhere: Spivak Calc Problem

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Homework Statement



f is a function that satisfies
f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y) and f is continuous at 0.

prove f is continuous everywhere


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The Attempt at a Solution


its easy to see that f(0)=0

My hunch is that the only soln f= cx, and f=0;
but otherwise can't make much headway
 
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