The function f(x) = |ax - b| + c|x| : x in (-∞, ∞), where a > 0. b > 0 , c > 0 Find the condition if f(x) attains minimum value only at one point.

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The function f(x) = |ax - b| + c|x| : x in (-∞, ∞), where a > 0. b > 0 , c > 0 Find the condition if f(x) attains minimum value only at one point.

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