Help with Real analysis proof about limit laws and functions

In summary, the limit laws in real analysis are a set of rules that govern the behavior of limits for functions, including the sum law, product law, quotient law, power law, and composition law. To prove these laws, one must use the definition of a limit and meet certain criteria. They can be applied to all functions as long as the necessary criteria are met, and their purpose is to simplify the process of evaluating limits. However, there are exceptions to these laws, such as dealing with indeterminate forms or functions without limits at certain points.
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Homework Statement


Let f be a function let p /in R. Assume limx->p=L and L>0. Prove f(x)>L/2


The Attempt at a Solution



Let f be a function let p /in R. Given that limx->pf(x)=L and L>0. Since L[tex]\neq[/tex]0 Let [tex]\epsilon[/tex]= |L|/2. Then given any [tex]\delta[/tex]>0 and let p=0 we have |f(x)-L| = |0-L| = |L| > |L|/2=[tex]\epsilon[/tex]. Thus f(x) > |L|/2 near p.
 
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Yes, this seems to be correct!
 
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1. What are the limit laws in real analysis?

The limit laws in real analysis are a set of rules that govern the behavior of limits for functions. These laws include the sum law, product law, quotient law, power law, and composition law.

2. How do I prove these limit laws for functions?

To prove the limit laws for functions, you must use the definition of a limit, which states that for a function f(x), the limit as x approaches a of f(x) is equal to L if and only if for every positive number ε, there exists a positive number δ such that when x is within a distance of δ from a, f(x) is within a distance of ε from L.

3. Can the limit laws be applied to all functions?

Yes, the limit laws can be applied to all functions, as long as the functions meet the necessary criteria for each law to be valid. These criteria include the existence of the limits involved and the functions being continuous at the point of interest.

4. What is the purpose of the limit laws in real analysis?

The purpose of the limit laws in real analysis is to simplify the process of evaluating limits for functions. These laws allow us to break down complex limits into simpler ones, making it easier to determine the behavior of a function near a certain point.

5. Are there any exceptions to the limit laws?

There are a few exceptions to the limit laws, such as when dealing with indeterminate forms like 0/0 or ∞/∞. In these cases, additional techniques such as L'Hôpital's rule may be necessary to evaluate the limit. Also, some functions may not have limits at certain points, making the limit laws inapplicable.

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