function problem | Mathematics | Page 1

graceful oracle Dec 30, 2023, 3:44 PM

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translated through chatgpt. How would you solve this quickly?

cinder widgetBOT Dec 30, 2023, 3:44 PM

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remote silo Dec 30, 2023, 5:03 PM

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write the equation f(0) + f(1) + f(2) + f(3) = f(4)

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$(2^1+1)(2^2+1)(2^4+1)(2^8+1) = (2^{16}+1)$

limber sleetBOT Dec 30, 2023, 5:05 PM

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adonhs

wraith fern Dec 30, 2023, 5:09 PM

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the function is defined for natural numbers only, so I don't think inputting x=0 is correct

remote silo Dec 30, 2023, 5:09 PM

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then the options dont make sense

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according to wikipedia n is a non negative integer, which includes 0

wraith fern Dec 30, 2023, 5:15 PM

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ah, I see

wraith fern Dec 30, 2023, 5:15 PM

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how did you simplify this? @remote silo

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