A question about limit of a continuous function

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The discussion revolves around justifying a limit involving a continuous function, specifically the relationship between the limit of the function and the limit of its absolute value as x approaches 0.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants explore the continuity of the absolute value function and its implications for limits. There are inquiries about the properties of continuity and limits in relation to the original problem.

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Some participants have offered insights regarding the continuity of the absolute value function and its relevance to the limit being discussed. There is an indication that one participant has reached a conclusion about the relationship, but the discussion remains open for further exploration of the concepts involved.

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There is a mention of needing to show work and identify where participants are stuck, indicating a focus on understanding the reasoning process rather than simply arriving at an answer.

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I am trying to solve a question and I need to justify a line in which |lim(x-->0)(f(x))|≤lim(x-->0)|f(x)| where f is a continuous function.

Any help?
 
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The absolute value is a continuous function. That is:

[tex]|\ |:\mathbb{R}\rightarrow \mathbb{R}:x\rightarrow |x|[/tex]

is continuous. Does that help?? What do you know about continuity and limits?
 
mike1988 said:
I am trying to solve a question and I need to justify a line in which |lim(x-->0)(f(x))|≤lim(x-->0)|f(x)| where f is a continuous function.

Any help?

Show your work. Where are you stuck?

RGV
 
Ray Vickson said:
Show your work. Where are you stuck?

RGV

actually I figured this out. Since || is a continuous, |lim(x-->0)(f(x))|= lim(x-->0)|f(x)| which is obvious from one of the theorems in my book.

Thanks though!
 

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