Proving integrability of a strange function

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The discussion revolves around proving the integrability of a function defined as an integral involving another function, g(x), which is known to be integrable over all of R. The original poster seeks to demonstrate that this new function, f(y), is integrable over the interval [0, ∞] and to establish a relationship between the integrals of f and g.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss the definition of f(y) and its limits, with some clarifying the bounds of the integral. Questions arise regarding the type of integrals being used (Riemann vs. Lebesgue) and theorems available to assist in the proof. There is also a suggestion to consider bounding g(x) to aid in the integrability proof.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various aspects of the problem. Some foundational concepts and theorems related to Lebesgue integrals have been mentioned, and there is an acknowledgment of the need to establish bounds for g(x). The thread has been temporarily locked, indicating a potential concern regarding the nature of the problem.

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Hi guys. I'm really struggling with this problem. Any help is welcomed.

Suppose I have a function f(y) = \intg(x)/(x^2) on the set [(y/2)^(1/2), \infty]. g(x) is known to be integrable over all of R.

I want to show that f is integrable over [0,\infty], and that the \intf(y) on [0, \infty] = 2*\intf(x) on R.
 
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What are the limts on your integral defining f(y)
 
sorry, I'm not great with typing these things in LaTex format.

I want to show that f(y) is integrable over [0,\infty].

f(y) is defined as the function:
f(y) = \int[g(x)/(x^2)]dx with bounds [(y/2)^(1/2),\infty].

apologies for the lack of clarity.
 
So f(y) is defined as:
<br /> f(y)=\int_{\sqrt{\frac{y}{2}}}^{\infty}\frac{g(x)}{x^{2}}dx<br />
 
That's correct.
 
First off f(y) is well defined on [0,inftinity). What theorems do you have at your disposal?

Oh are these Riemann integrals or Lebesgue integrals?
 
Lebesgue. We have LDCT, Generalized LDCT, Monotone Convergence, etc.
 
I think there must be some way to bound the function g(x). I'm just not sure how I can find an L1 function that serves an a.e. bound for g(x).
 
Thread locked temporarily. This may be a question on a take-home exam.
 

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