Given the sets and . If , then the real number \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Solution
Since the sets are and , and ,
This implies that or (ignoring the latter as it is not a real solution),
By solving the equation , we get ,
When , the sets become and , which satisfies the condition,
Hence, ,
Therefore, the answer is .
This problem requires understanding the inclusion relationship between sets to determine the value of in set , and subsequently finding the value of . The problem tests knowledge of set inclusion relationships and their application, as well as the definition and range of functions, with a medium level of difficulty.
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