Limit of bounded functions

In summary, the problem states that f and g are real-valued functions defined on a subset of the real numbers. If c is a cluster point of this subset, and f is bounded on a neighborhood of c while the limit of g(x) as x approaches c is 0, then it can be proven that the limit of f(x)g(x) as x approaches c is also 0. This proof can be done using the epsilon-delta definition.
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Let f and g be real-valued functions defined on A ⊆ R and let c ∈ R be a cluster point of A. Suppose that f is bounded on a neighborhood of c and that limx→c g(x) = 0. Prove that limx→c f(x)g(x) = 0.

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This isn't a very hard question, but it has to be done with no assumptions from calculus (Analysis 1).
Is it sufficient to say:
since f is bounded by (c-δ, c+δ) for some δ>0,
then limx→cf(x) = L is bounded by (f(c-δ), f(c+δ)),
and since f(x0) is a real number, for any x0 in that interval,

limx→c f(x)g(x) = limx→c f(x)limx→c g(x) = L * 0 = 0

I'm just not too sure what would be a formal proof...
 
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What do you mean with "if f is bounded by (a, b), then the limit is bounded by (f(a), f(b))"? Do you mean: if |f(x)| < a then |lim f(x)| < f(a)?
Because that is not necessarily true, if it even makes sense.

I think that the formal proof you are after uses the epsilon-delta definition, i.e.
[tex]\forall_{\epsilon > 0} \exists_{\delta(\epsilon) > 0} : |x - c| < \delta \implies |f(x)g(x)| < \epsilon[/tex]
Of course you already know that
[tex]\forall_{\epsilon > 0} \exists_{\delta'(\epsilon) > 0} : |x - c| < \delta' \implies |g(x)| < \epsilon[/tex]
 
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Thank you, that makes sense
 

1. What is the definition of a limit of a bounded function?

The limit of a bounded function is the value that a function approaches as its input variable gets closer and closer to a specific value. It represents the behavior of the function near a particular point.

2. How do you determine the limit of a bounded function?

The limit of a bounded function can be determined by evaluating the function at values close to the given point and observing the trend of the output values. This can also be done algebraically using limit laws and rules.

3. What is the significance of a bounded function in limits?

A bounded function is important in limits because it ensures that the function has a well-defined limit at a given point. Without being bounded, a function may not have a limit or may have multiple limits at a single point.

4. Can a bounded function have an infinite limit?

Yes, a bounded function can have an infinite limit. This occurs when the function approaches a vertical asymptote or when the output values of the function approach infinity as the input values get closer to a specific point.

5. How does the concept of continuity relate to the limit of a bounded function?

Continuity is a property of a function where the limit of the function at a point is equal to the value of the function at that point. In other words, the function is continuous at a point if the limit and the value at that point are equal. This concept is closely related to the limit of a bounded function as it helps determine the behavior of the function near a specific point.

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