Let $f:[0,1]\to\mathbb R$ be a continuous function such that $\int^1_0x^mf(x)dx=0$ for $m=0,1,\ldots,1999$. Prove that $f$ has at least $2000$ zeroes on the segment $[0,1]$.
Source: Moldova 2000 Grade 12 P4
Tags: integration, function, calculus
Let $f:[0,1]\to\mathbb R$ be a continuous function such that $\int^1_0x^mf(x)dx=0$ for $m=0,1,\ldots,1999$. Prove that $f$ has at least $2000$ zeroes on the segment $[0,1]$.