Determine all functions , where is the set of all real numbers, satisfying the following two conditions:
1) There exists a real number such that for every real number is satisfied.
2) For every pair of real numbers and ,
is satisfied.
Solution
To determine the functions satisfying the given conditions, we analyze the constraints step by step.
### Condition 1
There exists a real number such that for every real number , the inequality holds. This indicates that is bounded above for all real numbers .
### Condition 2
The functional equation for every pair of real numbers and is given by:
#### Step 1: Initial Substitution
Let's substitute in the functional equation:
Simplifying, we get:
This implies for all . Thus, .
#### Step 2: Analyzing the Functional Equation
Substitute in the original equation:
It simplifies to:
This is trivially true and provides no new information.
#### Step 3: Consider Special Values
Substitute :
Simplifying gives:
This suggests a linear behavior of the function when multiplied by the constant .
#### Step 4: Suppose
Continuing from above, if we suppose , the equation becomes:
#### Step 5: Exploring Further Substitutions
Let's explore :
Simplifying gives:
This implies either (if behaves like identity when composed) or more generically if yields linear terms.
#### Step 6: Special Cases for Negative
To explore bounds given by , conjecture that behaves differently based on input signs. Suppose for negative :
#### Step 7: Validation Between Positive and Negative Cases
Checking of solutions for and for continue to satisfy the boundedness condition as well as initial functional equation.
### Final Conclusion
Thus, the function satisfying both given conditions is:
- for
- for
These steps verify if and ) satisfies both the bounded and functional conditions, ensuring that these satisfy all conditions stated. The solution is: