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The graph of f(x) is shown below, which consists of five line segments.

 

Let a be the largest negative integer such that the function g(x) = f(x) + ax is invertible.  Let $b$ be the smallest positive integer such that the function $h(x) = f(x) + bx$ is invertible.  Find $a^2+b^2$.

 
 Apr 21, 2026
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The answer is 10.

 Apr 22, 2026, 11:24 PM

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