Can any one example a function that has limit just in one point

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying a function that has a limit at only one specific point. Participants explore examples and methods of proof, including the use of sequences and epsilon-delta definitions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for an example of a function with a limit at just one point.
  • Another participant proposes the function f(x) = x if x is rational and f(x) = 0 if x is irrational.
  • A subsequent participant requests a proof of the proposed function's limit behavior.
  • One participant suggests using the sequential criterion for limits to demonstrate that the limit at c ≠ 0 does not exist.
  • Another participant mentions the epsilon-delta definition as an alternative proof method, noting that it may not hold for irrational x but can be adjusted accordingly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to agree on the example function proposed, but the discussion includes various methods of proof, indicating differing approaches rather than a consensus on a single method.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the completeness of the proofs or the implications of the epsilon-delta approach, leaving some assumptions and definitions unaddressed.

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can anyone example a function that has limit just in one point
 
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Let f(x)=x if x is rational and f(x)=0 if x is irrational.
 


can you prove it
 


Yup. Pretty easy to see that [tex]\lim_{ x \to 0 } f( x ) = 0[/tex], so we just want to show that it doesn't have a limit anywhere else. To show that it doesn't have a limit at [tex]c\neq0[/tex], take a two sequences approaching c, one along rational numbers and one along irrational numbers, and use the sequential criterion for limits. If you have trouble with that, post what you've tried and I'll fill in the details.
 


You could also use epsilon delta. Only numbers for which e > 0 might not be true are irrational x, but then you can just choose d = e.
 

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