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Functions (XII)
Question

Let f : RR be a continuous onto function satisfying f(x)+f(x)=0xR. If f(3)=2 and f(5)=4 in [5, 5], then the minimum number of roots of the equation f(x) = 0 is _______.

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Solution

f(x)+f(x)=0

Therefore, f(x) is an odd function.

Since points (-3, 2) and (5, 4) lie on the curve, (3,-2) and (-5, -4) will also lie on the curve.

For minimum number of roots, graph of continuous function f(x) is as follows:

From the above graph of f(x), it is clear that equation f(x) = 0 has at least three real roots. 

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