An algebra problem by Priyanshu Mishra

Algebra Level 5

Let f : R R f: \mathbb R \rightarrow \mathbb R for all reals x , y x, y such that

f ( x + y ) + f ( x ) f ( y ) = f ( x ) + f ( y ) + f ( x y ) . \large f( x+y ) + f( x )f( y ) = f( x ) + f( y ) + f( xy ) .

If only one non-constant function exists satisfying above relation, find f ( 2017 ) f(2017) .


Notation: R \mathbb R denotes the set of real numbers .


The answer is 2017.

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