A particularly nasty delta-epsilon

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In summary, to prove the function f(x,y) = x/y is continuous, one must show that the limit of f(x,y) as (x,y) approaches (x0,y0) exists and is equal to f(x0,y0). To do this, one can use the fact that for any (x0,y0) with y0 not equal to 0, the absolute value of (x/y - x0/y0) can be written as (|y0x-x0y|/|yy0|), and by manipulating the numerator, the fraction can be made small while keeping the denominator away from 0.
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Homework Statement



Prove the function f(x,y) = x/y is continuous.
As an added stipulation, the quotients of limits theorem may not be used.

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The Attempt at a Solution


I have absolutely no idea how to go about this one. I can't even get a start on the scratchwork... Can anyone give me any hints to push me along the right way?
 
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Here's a start. Pick (x0,y0) with y0 not equal zero.

[tex]\left |\frac x y - \frac {x_0} {y_0}\right |= \left |\frac{y_0x-x_0y}{yy_0}\right |[/tex]

Now subtract and add y0x0 in the numerator and see if you can make the fraction small. You have to get the numerator small and keep the denominator away from 0.
 

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