Prove limit of complex function 2

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The discussion focuses on proving the limit of the complex function defined by the expression $\lim_{z \to z_0} (z^2 + c) = z_0^2 + c$. Participants emphasize the necessity of establishing the relationship between $\varepsilon$ and $\delta$ using the limit definition. The proof involves manipulating the expression $|(z^2 + c) - (z_0^2 + c)|$ to show that it can be bounded by $\varepsilon$ through the triangle inequality. Key strategies include bounding $|z + z_0|$ and ensuring that $\delta$ is chosen appropriately to satisfy the limit conditions.

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Homework Statement



Prove using limit definition [tex]$\lim_{z \to z_0} (z^2 + c) = z_0^2 +<br /> c$[/tex].

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For every [tex]$\varepsilon$[/tex] there should be a [tex]$\delta$[/tex] such that
[tex] \begin{align*}<br /> \text{if and only if } 0 < |z - z_0| < \delta \text{ then } |(z^2 + c) -<br /> (z_0^2 + c)| < \varepsilon<br /> \end{align*}[/tex]

Starting from [tex]$ |(z^2 + c) - (z_0^2 + c)| < \varepsilon$[/tex]
[tex] \begin{align*}<br /> |(z^2 + c) - (z_0^2 + c)| = |z^2 - z_0^2| = |(z+z_0)(z-z_0)| <<br /> \varepsilon<br /> \end{align*}[/tex]

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This is the exact same proof as for the real case, I think. The more flexible approach is to first let [tex]\left|z-z_0\right| < 1[/tex] and then apply the triangle inequality (you may need to use one of the variants of the inequality) to get a bound for [tex]\left|z+z_0\right|[/tex] and then choose delta accordingly. If you want to satisfy two inequalities at the same time, delta will be written as the min of two numbers.

The other way is to apply the triangle inequality directly. Clearly, the [tex]\left|z+z_0\right|[/tex] is the only term that gives us any trouble. Can you rewrite it so that we can use the fact that [tex]\left|z-z_0\right| < \delta[/tex] to our advantage? Hint: you need to add and subtract a term.
 

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