Suppose f [a, b] → [a, b] is continuous. Prove there exists c € [a, b] such that f(c) = c. (Hint: Consider the function g(x) = f(x) = x.) -

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Suppose f [a, b] → [a, b] is continuous. Prove there exists c [a, b] such that f(c) = c.
(Hint: Consider the function g(x) = f(x) - x.)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose f [a, b] → [a, b] is continuous. Prove there exists c [a, b] such that f(c) = c. (Hint: Consider the function g(x) = f(x) - x.)
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