SOLUTION: Let f be a real-valued function such that f(x-f(y)) = f(x) - xf(y) for any real numbers x and y. If f(0)=3, determine f(2016) - f(2013).

SOLUTION: Let f be a real-valued function such that f(x-f(y)) = f(x) - xf(y) for any real numbers x and y. If f(0)=3, determine f(2016) - f(2013).

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Question 1149406: Let f be a real-valued function such that f(x-f(y)) = f(x) - xf(y) for any real numbers x and y. If f(0)=3, determine f(2016) - f(2013).
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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let x=2016 and y=0









Answer = 6948

Edwin

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