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Problem 350

Algebra Difficulty 2.0 Prove it CEMC Hypatia · Canada · 2010

A function ff is such that f(x)f(x1)=4x9f(x) - f(x-1) = 4x - 9 and f(5)=18f(5) = 18. Determine the value of f(6)f(6).

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