Find All Functions $F(x)$ with $(x-y)^2$ Inequality

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In summary: This will give us $F'(x)=0$ for all $x\in \Bbb{R}$, which means $F(x)$ is a constant function. Therefore, the only function that satisfies the given condition is $F(x)=c$, where $c$ is a constant. In summary, the only function $F(x):\Bbb{R}\longrightarrow \Bbb{R}$ that satisfies the condition $F(x)-F(y)\leq (x-y)^2$ for all $x,y\in \Bbb{R}$ is $F(x)=c$, where $c$ is a
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Find all functions $F(x):\Bbb{R}\longrightarrow \Bbb{R}$ such that

$F(x)-F(y)\leq (x-y)^2$ for all $x,y\in \Bbb{R}$
Edited for correct a typo.
 
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Something wrong $x,y \in R^2 $ but $F: R \rightarrow R$ how we can define $F(x), F(y)$ then ?
 
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Oh sorry, it was a typo, it should read

$F(x)-F(y)\leq (x-y)^2, \ \forall x,y \in \Bbb{R}$
 
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Fallen Angel said:
Find all functions $F(x):\Bbb{R}\longrightarrow \Bbb{R}$ such that

$F(x)-F(y)\leq (x-y)^2$ for all $x,y\in \Bbb{R}$
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Interchange $x$ and $y$ to see that $|F(x) - F(y)| \leqslant (x-y)^2$ for all $x,y\in \Bbb{R}$.

Divide the interval $[0,x]$ into $n$ subintervals $\bigl[\frac{k-1}nx,\frac knx\bigr]$. Then $$|F(x) - F(0)| = \Bigl|\sum_{k=1}^n F\bigl(\tfrac knx\bigr) - F\bigl(\tfrac{k-1}nx\bigr) \Bigr| \leqslant \sum_{k=1}^n \bigl| F\bigl(\tfrac knx\bigr) - F\bigl(\tfrac{k-1}nx\bigr) \bigr| \leqslant \sum_{k=1}^n \bigl(\tfrac1nx\bigr)^2 = \tfrac1nx^2.$$ Now let $n\to\infty$ to see that $|F(x) - F(0)| = 0$. In other words, $F$ must be a constant function.[/sp]
 
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Well done Opalg.

Another way

Divide by $|x-y|$ to get
$\dfrac{F(x)-F(y)}{|x-y|}\leq |x-y|$, and now letting $x-y \to 0$ this implies the derivative of $F$ exists and equals zero, by Fundamental theorem of Calculus, $F$ is constant
 

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1. What is the meaning of the inequality $(x-y)^2$?

The inequality $(x-y)^2$ represents a range of values that satisfy the condition of having the square of the difference between x and y as the upper limit. It can also be represented as $x^2-2xy+y^2$.

2. How can I find all possible functions $F(x)$ that satisfy the inequality $(x-y)^2$?

To find all possible functions $F(x)$, you can start by expanding the inequality $(x-y)^2$ using the FOIL method. This will give you the form $x^2-2xy+y^2$. From there, you can manipulate the terms to create different functions that satisfy the inequality.

3. What are some examples of functions $F(x)$ that satisfy the inequality $(x-y)^2$?

Some examples of functions $F(x)$ that satisfy the inequality $(x-y)^2$ include $F(x)=x$, $F(x)=x^2$, and $F(x)=x^3$. These functions can be created by manipulating the terms in $x^2-2xy+y^2$ to achieve different forms.

4. Can I use any value for x and y in these functions $F(x)$?

Yes, you can use any value for x and y in the functions $F(x)$ as long as the condition of the inequality $(x-y)^2$ is satisfied. This means that the square of the difference between x and y must be equal to or less than the upper limit set by the inequality.

5. How can I check if a specific function $F(x)$ satisfies the inequality $(x-y)^2$?

To check if a specific function $F(x)$ satisfies the inequality $(x-y)^2$, you can substitute different values for x and y into the function and see if the condition of the inequality is satisfied. Alternatively, you can graph the function and compare it to the graph of the inequality to see if they intersect.

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