The discussion revolves around understanding the notation "δ = min(δ1,δ2)" in the context of proving limits in calculus. Participants are exploring the meaning of this expression and its implications for the values of δ1 and δ2.
Some participants are providing interpretations of the notation, while others are confirming or questioning these interpretations. There is an ongoing exploration of the definitions and implications of the terms involved.
There is mention of potential confusion due to the lack of a glossary in the source material, which may affect participants' understanding of the notation.
Miike012 said:The chapter I am reading is on proving limits... The terms "δ = min(δ1,δ2)" has came up a few times but what does it mean?
My guess is that the distances δ1 and δ2 are some where in the interval of the distance δ about some x value.
It's the other way around.Miike012 said:Ok it says the min of two numbers x and y is denoted min(x,y).. so I am guessing what I posted above that "min(δ1,δ2)" means δ1= δ if δ1<δ2 and vise versa. is that right?