Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

For a real parameter kk, consider the function fk:R→Rf_{k}:\mathbb R\to\mathbb R defined by fk(x)=kx3+xf_{k}(x)=kx^{3}+x. (a) Determine all real values of kk for which fkf_{k} is injective. (b) For the values of kk found in part (a), state whether fkf_{k} is surjective and hence invertible.

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