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, where x ≠ –1 and f{f(x)} = x for x ≠ –1 then find the value of k.
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, x ≠ –1
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kx + x + 1 = ![]()
1
– kx – (x+1) = 0
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k = x + 1 or k = -1
As value of x is variable we take k = -1.
Therefore, k= -1