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Homework Statement
Given that [itex]\epsilon[/itex]> 0, why is it, that [itex]\left | x_{n} -L\right |< \epsilon [/itex] implicates that [itex] x_{n} > L-\epsilon [/itex] ?
mtayab1994 said:Well if: l Xn-L l ≥0 then you can remove the the absolute value.
jens.w said:Homework Statement
Given that [itex]\epsilon[/itex]> 0, why is it, that [itex]\left | x_{n} -L\right |< \epsilon [/itex] implicates that [itex] x_{n} > L-\epsilon [/itex] ?
Hurkyl said:Try some examples to get a feel for it.
Since you're dealing with absolute values, you could always use the usual technique for dealing with them: split into two cases depending on whether the argument is positive or negative.
jens.w said:Yes, i thought of that at first, but it doesn't help in this case since [itex]x_{n}-L[/itex] can be either positive or negative at all points, or alternating, depending on what series [itex]x_{n}[/itex] is a part of. So based on that, i can't exclude one of the cases via the definition.
jens.w said:Homework Statement
Given that [itex]\epsilon[/itex]> 0, why is it, that [itex]\left | x_{n} -L\right |< \epsilon [/itex] implicates that [itex] x_{n} > L-\epsilon [/itex] ?
It doesn't matter that xn comes from a series; the question you asked is one about the property of the number xn.jens.w said:Yes, i thought of that at first, but it doesn't help in this case since [itex]x_{n}-L[/itex] can be either positive or negative at all points, or alternating, depending on what series [itex]x_{n}[/itex] is a part of. So based on that, i can't exclude one of the cases via the definition.
Ray Vickson said:If x >= L then x > L-ε (ε>0). So, just look at the case where x < L (assuming |x-L| < ε).
RGV
HallsofIvy said:As I am sure you know, |x|= x if [itex]x\ge 0[/itex], and |x|= -x if x< 0. So if [itex]x_n- L< 0[/itex], then [itex]|x_n- L|= -(x_n- L)= L- x_n< \epsilon[/itex] so that [itex]-x_n< -L+ \epsilon[/itex] and, multiplying boty sides by -1, [itex]x_n> L- \epsilon[/itex]. Of course, if [itex]x_n- L\ge 0[/itex] then [itex]x_n\ge L[/itex] and, since [itex]\epsilon> 0[/itex], [itex]L> L- \epsilon[/itex] so [itex]x_n> L-\epsilon[/itex].
In either case, [itex]x_n> L- \epsilon[/itex].
Hurkyl said:It doesn't matter that xn comes from a series; the question you asked is one about the property of the number xn.
And besides, in a proof by cases you don't exclude a cases: you consider all of them. (in this case, only 2)
Removing absolute value from an equation is necessary because it allows us to find all possible solutions to the equation. Absolute value represents the distance of a number from zero and can have two solutions, a positive and a negative value. By removing absolute value, we can solve for both solutions and get a complete understanding of the equation.
We need to remove absolute value from an equation when it contains expressions inside the absolute value bars. This is because these expressions can have two solutions and we need to solve for both in order to fully understand the equation.
The steps for removing absolute value from an equation are: 1) Identify the expression inside the absolute value bars, 2) Create two equations, one with the expression as positive and one with the expression as negative, 3) Solve both equations for the variable, and 4) Check the solutions in the original equation to make sure they are valid.
Yes, removing absolute value can change the solutions of an equation. This is because absolute value represents distance and can have two solutions, a positive and a negative value. Removing absolute value allows us to solve for both solutions, which may be different from the original solution.
Removing absolute value from equations has many real-life applications, such as in physics, engineering, and economics. For example, in physics, absolute value may represent the magnitude of a force or velocity and removing it allows us to determine the direction of the force or velocity. In economics, absolute value may represent the demand for a product and removing it allows us to find the optimal price that maximizes profit.