Proving a function of bounded variation is Riemann Integrable

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A function f defined on the interval [a,b] is Riemann integrable if it is of bounded variation. The proof involves establishing two partitions: a regular partition and a modified partition where f(a_i) is greater than or equal to M_i - c and f(a_{i+1}) is less than or equal to m_i - c. By demonstrating that the difference between the supremum S(P) and infimum s(P) of the Riemann sums is less than epsilon, one confirms the Riemann integrability of f.

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Homework Statement


If a function f is of bounded variation on [a,b], show it is Riemann integrable


Homework Equations


Have proven f to be bounded

S(P) is the suprenum of the set of Riemann integrals of a partition (Let's say J)
s(P) is the infinum of J

S(P) - s(P) < e implies f is Riemann integrable

The Attempt at a Solution



I know I'm supposed to set up two partitions, one regular one and one so that for each second piece of the partition:
f(a i) >= Mi - c
f(a i+1) =< mi -c

This will give a new sum, and I'm supposed to use this to show that S(P) - s(P) is less than epsilon. Sorry I don't know how to use Latex!
 
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