When will the function be identically zero

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Let $f$ be a continuous function from $\Bbb R$ to itself.

If $ f(m\pm n\pi)=0$ for all $m,n\in \Bbb Z$ show that $f=O$

I am unable to proceed in this case.

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I tried with some examples but don't know what to do.

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Hint: Here are the relevant facts:

  • If $\alpha \in \mathbb R$, then $\mathbb Z + \alpha\mathbb Z=\{m+n\alpha\ : m,n\in \mathbb Z\}$ is an additive subgroup of $\mathbb R$ .

  • An additive subgroup of $\mathbb R$ is either cyclic or dense.

  • $\mathbb Z + \alpha\mathbb Z$ is cyclic iff $\alpha$ is rational.

  • $\pi$ is irrational.