Problem

Source: Austrian MO 2024, Preliminary Round P1

Tags: algebra, functional equation, algebra proposed, parameter, parameterization



Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be real numbers with $\beta \ne 0$. Determine all functions $f:\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ such that \[f(\alpha f(x)+f(y))=\beta x+f(y)\]holds for all real $x$ and $y$. (Walther Janous)