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Find all possible values of x (Posted on 2024-02-23)

Given that f(f(f(x)))=5.

It is known that:
f(x) = x/2, if x is even and
f(x) = x+1, if x is odd.

Find the possible values of x.

Submitted by K Sengupta

Rating: 5.0000 (1 votes)

Solution: (Hide)

18,19, and 40 are the required possible values of x.
For an explanation, refer to the solution submitted by Larry in this location.

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Subject	Author	Date
Solution	Larry	2024-02-23 11:54:16
solution	Charlie	2024-02-23 08:27:16

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