# Question 1158: Complete Zero Set of an Affine Function

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R0001-01158 · q-20261003-r05-linear-function-0058



## Original question and givens

Over R, f(x)=(-5)x+(0). Find its complete zero set, using R, ∅, or a set of reduced rational numbers.


- G001 — Over R, f(x)=(-5)x+(0). Find its complete zero set, using R, ∅, or a set of reduced rational numbers.





## Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.


- [mko-linear-function](https://ocme.evemisslab.com/en/mko/mko-linear-function/)





## Step-by-step derivation

S001 · impliesBefore

f:R→R; f(x)=mx+b

After

m=0 gives a constant affine function

Conditions: none

An affine function allows m=0; do not impose the nondegenerate-equation condition on every affine function.

Step identifiers and dependenciesRule: affine_domain · Uses: G001





S002 · impliesBefore

-5x+(0)=0

After

m≠0: Yes

Conditions: none

Check whether division by m is allowed; classify constant functions separately.

Step identifiers and dependenciesRule: zero_set_case · Uses: G001, S001





S003 · calculationBefore

root := div(0, -5)

After

root = 0

Conditions: none

Move the constant and divide by nonzero m to obtain the unique candidate.

Step identifiers and dependenciesRule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002





S004 · calculationBefore

m·root := mul(-5, 0)

After

m·root = 0

Conditions: none

Substitute into the linear term.

Step identifiers and dependenciesRule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003





S005 · calculationBefore

f(root) := sum(0, 0)

After

f(root) = 0

Conditions: none

Verify that the function value is0.

Step identifiers and dependenciesRule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004





S006 · impliesBefore

m(x₁−x₂)=0 with m≠0

After

x₁=x₂

Conditions: none

Any two zeros must coincide after subtraction and cancellation of nonzero m.

Step identifiers and dependenciesRule: unique_affine_zero · Uses: G001, S005









## Reverse checks


- S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
- S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute f(root) with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
- S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute m·root with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
- S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute root with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
- S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
- S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.





## Result

{0/1}

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.





## This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

Source hashes and review receipts
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- candidate record SHA-256: b2794a5c03439d1c49a862776d5d414903c871cc4aaee120b06dc5570f644725
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- Lean: NOT_RUN · human review: NOT_PERFORMED

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