SOLUTION: Is f (x+3) same with f(�) + f(3) show solution with explanation

Question 1085052: Is f (x+3) same with f(�) + f(3)
show solution with explanation
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, natolino_2017:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sometimes.

When then,

True.
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Sometimes not,

When

False.

Answer by natolino_2017(77) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
f(x+3) = f(x) + f(3), it means that f is a linear transformation.
so if f(x) = ax +b,
f(x+3) = a(x+3) + b = ax +3a +b
f(3) = 3a + b.
So if f(x+3) = f(x) + f(3)
ax+3a+b = ax +b +3a +b
So b=0, and a any real number.
Answer: f(x) = ax with a any real number.
@natolino_
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