The ambiguous question came to my last week exam

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The problem involves a function defined as f(x) = x^3 and asks to show that f(a,b,c) = a+b+c. Participants are questioning the validity and meaning of the expression f(a,b,c), as it appears to conflict with the function's definition which accepts a single argument.

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  • Some participants express confusion regarding the notation f(a,b,c) and its implications, noting that the function f is defined for a single variable. Others question the context of the problem, suggesting it may relate to tensor transformations or numerical analysis.

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The discussion reflects a lack of consensus on the problem's validity, with multiple participants asserting that the question does not make sense as stated. Some have provided links to past exam papers to support their claims, while others emphasize the need for clarity on the definition of f(a,b,c).

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Participants note that this question appeared in a formal examination context, raising concerns about its legitimacy and the expectations placed on students regarding its interpretation.

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Homework Statement



If f(x) = x^3,
show that
f(a,b,c) = a+b+c

Homework Equations



I have given exam last week. and i am still searching for this question .. what this is about. is it from Tensor coordinate transformation or some numerical analysis involve here.

kindly somebody please help to solve or give idea to this question.

The Attempt at a Solution

 
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abrowaqas said:

Homework Statement



If f(x) = x^3,
show that
f(a,b,c) = a+b+c

Homework Equations



I have given exam last week. and i am still searching for this question .. what this is about. is it from Tensor coordinate transformation or some numerical analysis involve here.

kindly somebody please help to solve or give idea to this question.

The Attempt at a Solution

As stated here, the question doesn't make sense. Your function f takes a single argument, so you could evaluate f(a), or f(b), or f(c), but not f(a, b, c).
 
But this question came in final Exam ... It has no error as paper setter claimed ..

How it will be solved ?
Anybody kindly help to solve this question
 
If this is the full problem statement as given, it has no solution because it doesn't make any sense. What is the definition of f(a,b,c) supposed to be?
 
Here you go:

Given a function f:ℝ → ℝ

f(x) := x3

f(a, b, c) := a + b + c

where x, a, b, c [itex]\in[/itex] ℝ

QED by trivialization.

lol now it's formal
 
I think all members are not taking this question seriously..

well this question appeared in Pakistan's superior examination for recruitment in March 2012.

this is the link of that paper..

http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-past-papers/css-2012-past-papers/61352-someone-please-load-app-maths-paper.html

it is Paper II and question No. 8(a)..

kindly check ..
and then put funny remarks.
 
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It's hard to be serious about non-sense. And it is still non-sense. However you define "f(x)" that gives you NO information about "f(a, b, c)". They can't be the same function.
 

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