February 18, 2002
Problem of the Month

The Functional Notation Problem

If

Express f(2x) in terms of f(x).

Solution to the Problem:

The answer is:

To solve, take and solve for x:

Since

Substituting for x,

Correctly solved by:

1. Rick Jones	Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
2. James Alarie	University of Michigan -- Flint, Michigan
3. Richard K. Johnson	La Jolla, California
4. Walt Arrison	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Send any comments or questions to: David Pleacher