Solve Linear Equation for Extra Credit: f(x+a)=f(x^2+a)

CBrent · Jul 3, 2010

We are studying linear equations in school and the prof gave us this to solve for extra credit:

f(x+a) = f(x^2+a)
what is x?

I don't know what type of equation that is. Can anyone tell me?

Edit: I posted in the wrong section... moving it now.

Pere Callahan · Jul 3, 2010

CBrent said:

f(x+a) = f(x^2+a)
what is x?

Depends on what f and a are... are you given the function f? Or are you asked to determine a function f such that the relation you wrote down holds true for every x? Or something completely different?

Solve Linear Equation for Extra Credit: f(x+a)=f(x^2+a)

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