For given \(a, b \in \mathbb{R}\) and \(c \in \mathbb{Z}\), find all function \(f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}\) which is continuous at 0 and satisfies
\[
f(ax) = f(bx) + x^c \quad \forall x\in \mathbb{R}\setminus \{0\}.
\]
Daily Archives: May 16, 2025
Solution: 2025-07 Do Covers Induce Injective Maps on Homology
Let \( X \) and \( Y \) be closed manifolds, and suppose \( X \) is a cover of \( Y \).
Prove or disprove that the induced map on the first homology is injective.
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