Piecewise functions and their limits

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the limit of the piecewise function f(x) as x approaches 0, where f(x) equals 1 + x^2 for irrational x and 1 + 4x^4 for rational x. The Squeeze Theorem is suggested as a method to find this limit, with the observation that f(x) is always greater than or equal to 1. Participants are encouraged to consider sequences of both rational and irrational numbers converging to 0 to analyze the behavior of f(x) in each case. The key question revolves around determining the limits of these sequences and how they relate to the overall limit of the function. Ultimately, the discussion aims to clarify the application of the Squeeze Theorem in this context.
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Homework Statement


Let f be the function such that f(x)=1+^2 if x is irrational and f(x)=1+4x^4 if x is rational.

Use the Squeeze Theorem to find (lim x->0)f(x).
Clearly, for all real numbers x, f(x)>=1. Next, we note that for a real number x,

x^2−4x^4=(x^2)(1−4x^2)>=0
if and only if ? >=0. This means that x^2>=4x^4 if and only if x [?,?]

The Attempt at a Solution


I've been stuck on this question for a while.any hints to start me off?
 
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