Finding a limit when assigned restrictions to f(x)

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To find the limit lim x→0 x^4f(x) given the condition 0 ≤ f(x) ≤ 1, the squeeze theorem is applicable. As x approaches 0, x^4 approaches 0, leading to the conclusion that lim x→0 x^4f(x) must also approach 0 since f(x) is bounded between 0 and 1. The confusion arises from the interpretation of the bounds on f(x), which should indeed be 0 ≤ f(x) ≤ 1. Therefore, the limit evaluates to 0, confirming the application of the squeeze theorem. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving similar limit problems effectively.
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Homework Statement


Suppose 0 ≤ f(x) ≥ 1 for all x, find lim x→0 x^4f(x)


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The Attempt at a Solution


I'm very uncertain about how to go about doing this.
lim x→0 x^4 f(x) = 0^4 (0)
= 0
lim x→0 x^4 f(x) = 1^4 (1)
=1
How does that prove anything?
 
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thatguythere said:

Homework Statement


Suppose 0 ≤ f(x) ≥ 1 for all x, find lim x→0 x^4f(x)
Don't you mean 0 ≤ f(x) ≤ 1?

Have you learned the "squeeze" theorem?
thatguythere said:

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


I'm very uncertain about how to go about doing this.
lim x→0 x^4 f(x) = 0^4 (0)
= 0
lim x→0 x^4 f(x) = 1^4 (1)
=1
How does that prove anything?
 
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