Advanced Calc. Continuity problem

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The discussion revolves around a continuity problem in advanced calculus, specifically exploring the relationship between the limits of sequences and their square roots as n approaches infinity.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the epsilon definition of limits to show that the limit of the square roots corresponds to the square root of the limit. Some participants discuss manipulating the expression involving square roots to facilitate the proof.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problem, exploring different mathematical manipulations and questioning how to establish the necessary conditions for continuity. There is no explicit consensus yet, but guidance is being offered regarding the epsilon-N definition.

Contextual Notes

There is an emphasis on the need to find an appropriate N in terms of epsilon to demonstrate continuity, and the discussion reflects uncertainty about how to proceed with the proof.

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So I've been trying to figure this out. The question is:

If the limit x->infinity of Xn=Xo

Show that, by definition, limit x->infinity sqrt(Xn)=sqrt(Xo)

I'm pretty sure I need to use the epsilon definition.
I worked on it with someone else and we think that what we have to show is the this:

Want to show:
For all e>0 there is an N>0 s.t. for all n>N, |sqrt(Xn) - sqrt(Xo)|<e

I just don't know how to show this.


Thanks!
 
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\sqrt{x_n} - \sqrt{x_0} = \sqrt{x_n} - \sqrt{x_0} \frac{\sqrt{x_n} + \sqrt{x_0}}{\sqrt{x_n} + \sqrt{x_0}} = \frac{x_n - x_0}{\sqrt{x_n} + \sqrt{x_0}}
 
^ If it does, I can't see it. I feel like I need to find an N in terms of e to show that this si continuous or something.
 
You're given that
\lim_{n \to \infty} x_n = x_0

What does that mean in terms of the epsilon-N definition of a limit?
 

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