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Functional equation with continuity implies constant

Source: VJIMC 2017, Category I, Problem 1

April 2, 2017

Problem Statement

Let f:RRf:\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R} be a continuous function satisfying f(x+2y)=2f(x)f(y)f(x+2y)=2f(x)f(y) for every x,yRx,y \in \mathbb{R}. Prove that ff is constant.