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Suppose $f(x)$ is a function defined for all real $x$, and suppose $f$ is invertible (that is, $f^{-1}(x)$ exists for all $x$ in the range of $f$). If the graphs of $y=f(x^2)$ and $y=f(x^4)$ are drawn, at how many points do they intersect?

 Jun 6, 2024
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f(x) being invertible means that if f(x)=f(y) then x=yso we are looking for points where x2=x4

 

There are 3 such points. 

 

We have x=0,1,1

 

This means they intersect at 3 points. 

 

I'm not sure if this is correct, though. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 6, 2024

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