Prove that there does not exist a continuous function f : R → R such that the equation f(x) = has exactly two distinct solutions for every λ = R.

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Chapter5: Rings, Integral Domains, And Fields
Section5.4: Ordered Integral Domains
Problem 5E: 5. Prove that the equation has no solution in an ordered integral domain.
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Prove that there does not exist a continuous function f : R → R such that the equation
f(x) = has exactly two distinct solutions for every λ = R.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that there does not exist a continuous function f : R → R such that the equation f(x) = has exactly two distinct solutions for every λ = R.
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