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Find the best L1 linear approximation of ex on [0,1]... see attachment

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Find the best L1 linear approximation of ex on [0,1], i.e. minimize

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for any monotone function

f(x). What additional assumptions on f(x) are needed?

Please show each step so that I can understand your solution!!! Thanks!

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