# Math Help - Continuous Functions and The intermediate value theorem

1. ## Continuous Functions and The intermediate value theorem

Suppose that f is a continuous function on the interval [0,1] and that f(0) = f(1).

If n is an integer greater than 2, show that:
f(a) = f(a + (1/n) ) for some $a \in [0,1 - (1/n)]$.

How would I approach this question? Would I need to apply mathematics induction?

Thanks, any help will be highly appreciated.

2. ## Help

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3. Hi there, thanks for the reply. I'm still having trouble with the above question.

Is it correct to do this by induction?
By showing it is true for n = 3, assume n = k is true and prove n = k + 1 is true.

But, how would I go about proving n = k + 1 if n = k is true (by induction)?

Also, is there any other alternative methods of doing this question?

Thanks

4. See the very latest posting

5. See the very latest posting

6. ## getting closer

See the latest following Post ignore this one

7. Finally--- see the attachment for the proof--with a big debt to Plato
for showing the direction to go