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In summary: No. There is no such thing as "the" upper bound of a set of numbers. If a set has an upper bound, then it has an infinite number of upper bounds. This is the least upper bound- the smallest number in the set of all upper bounds.
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I don't know the meaning of these:


1) [tex]sup_{B_\delta}|f(x,y)| [/tex]

Where [itex]B_\delta [/itex] is the ball of radius [itex]\delta[/itex].

2) [tex]\int \int _{R^2 \B _{\delta} } f(xy)dxdy[/tex]

I don't know what is [itex]R^2 [/itex]\B[itex] _{\delta} [/itex]

Please read my latex because the symbol really don't show correctly.
 
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1) The supremum of {|f(x,y)|} where (x,y) ranges over the ball centered at 0 of radius delta: |(x,y)|=sqrt(x^2+y^2)<delta.

2) the plane R^2 without the ball centered at 0 of radius delta, i.e. \ (in Latex: "\backslash") means 'complement' or 'set difference'. So it consists of pairs (x,y) of real numbers such that |(x,y)|=sqrt(x^2+y^2)>=delta.
 
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Landau said:
1) The supremum of {|f(x,y)|} where (x,y) ranges over the ball centered at 0 of radius delta: |(x,y)|=sqrt(x^2+y^2)<delta.

2) the plane R^2 without the ball centered at 0 of radius delta, i.e. \ (in Latex: "\backslash") means 'complement' or 'set difference'. So it consists of pairs (x,y) of real numbers such that |(x,y)|=sqrt(x^2+y^2)>=delta.

Thanks for you reply, so for

1) Is the upper bound of |f(x,y)| in the ball.

2) Is the whole 2D plane minus the circle center at 0 with radius [itex]\delta[/itex]
 
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yungman said:
1) Is the upper bound of |f(x,y)| in the ball.
The least upper bound, a.k.a. the supremum ;)
2) Is the whole 2D plane minus the circle center at 0 with radius [itex]\delta[/itex]
Yes.
 
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yungman said:
Thanks for you reply, so for

1) Is the upper bound of |f(x,y)| in the ball.
No. There is no such thing as "the" upper bound of a set of numbers. If a set has an upper bound, then it has an infinite number of upper bounds. This is the least upper bound- the smallest number in the set of all upper bounds.

2) Is the whole 2D plane minus the circle center at 0 with radius [itex]\delta[/itex]
 

1. What is the meaning of the symbol "∞"?

The symbol "∞" represents infinity, or something without an end or limit. In mathematics, it is used to represent numbers that are larger than any finite number. In other contexts, it can symbolize something eternal or endless.

2. What does the symbol "Δ" mean?

The symbol "Δ" is often used to represent a change or difference. In mathematics, it is commonly used to indicate a change in a variable or to represent the finite difference between two quantities. In science, it can also be used to represent a small change in a physical quantity.

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The symbol "☀" represents the sun, which is a star at the center of our solar system. It is often used to signify warmth, light, or energy. In some cultures, it may also have religious or spiritual significance.

4. What does the symbol "♀" represent?

The symbol "♀" represents the planet Venus and is often used to represent the female gender. In astronomy, it is also used to represent the goddess Venus. In biology, it may be used to represent the female sex or female reproductive organs.

5. What is the meaning of the symbol "∴"?

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