Proove that a function is cointinuous at one point

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The discussion revolves around proving the continuity of a function at a specific point, particularly at zero. The function in question satisfies the condition $$|f(x)|\leq|x|$$ for all real numbers. Participants are exploring how to apply the epsilon-delta definition of continuity in this context.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the definition of continuity and the implications of the given condition on the function. There are attempts to apply the epsilon-delta definition, with questions about how to determine appropriate values for delta based on epsilon. Some participants also question the assumptions made about the function's behavior at zero.

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The discussion is active, with various participants providing insights and suggestions. Some have offered guidance on how to approach the problem, while others are still grappling with the concepts involved. There is a recognition of the need to visualize the function's behavior graphically, and some participants are beginning to connect their understanding of the problem with the formal definitions.

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Participants are navigating the constraints of the problem, including the definitions of continuity and the implications of the absolute value condition. There is an ongoing debate about the nature of delta and epsilon, particularly whether they can be zero, which reflects a common point of confusion in understanding limits and continuity.

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Hernaner28 said:
I've done this so far and I think it's the same situation as above (same demonstration):

We have:

$$\textrm{g continuous at 0 and g(0)=0}\Longleftrightarrow{\displaystyle\lim_{x \to{0}}{g(x)}=g(0)=0} $$
$$ \left . \begin{matrix}{g(0)=0}\\{|f(x)|\leq |g(x)|}\end{matrix}\right \} \Longrightarrow{}f(0)=0$$

And I have to prove that f is cont. at 0.
So I have to fid a delta such that:
$$\forall{\varepsilon>0}\textrm{ } \exists{ \delta>0}: \textrm{if } 0<|x-0|<\delta \Longrightarrow{|f(x)-0|< \varepsilon}$$

And I'm in the same problem as before, right? I just choose δ equal ε . If this is OK then I don't understand why it tells me that g is cont. at 0 because I never used that.


Hey.
g(x) is continuos is reauired.
Your proof uptil now hasn't painted the whole picture.

Think it this way.
g(0) is 0.

Now if g(x) wasn't continuos g(0.000001) [taking v small value)could hve had value 50000.

In that case f(0.000001) could have been anywhere between -50,000 and 50,000 which would make f(x) non-continuos like g(x).

The basic method is to realize the f(x) gets sandwiched as it reaches 0.

You can prove this by the graphical method and also the algebraic method (which is more important as you camnot always draw graphs) of your previous question.

The method should be same as what you wrote for your last term.
Just replace x with g(x) everywhere.

Also make sure the algebra method makes sense to you.It's important you realize how you got the answer and ask yourself if the answer has loopholes :-)
 

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