Let (f : [0, infinity) -> R be an arbitrary continuous function, which is differentiable on (0,infinity). Assume that (f(0) = 0) and (f’(x) <= 1) for all (x > 0). Show that (f(x) <= x) for all (x > 0).

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Let (f : [0, infinity) -> R be an arbitrary continuous function, which is differentiable on (0,infinity). Assume that (f(0) = 0) and (f’(x) <= 1) for all (x > 0).

Show that (f(x) <= x) for all (x > 0).

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