Proving Pointwise Convergence for Sequence of Functions fn(x)

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The discussion focuses on proving the pointwise convergence of the sequence of functions defined as fn(x) = x/n for 0 ≤ x ≤ n and fn(x) = 1 for x > n. The goal is to demonstrate that this sequence converges to the zero function f(x) = 0 as n approaches infinity. The approach involves selecting any x0 > 0 and an epsilon > 0, then finding an N such that for all n > N, fn(x0) < epsilon, confirming the convergence definitively.

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This has stuck with me for a long time, i just can't do it.

If the sequence of functions, fn(x): R+ --> R

where fn(x) is defined as

fn(x) = x/n if 0 is greater than and equal to x, x is less than and equal to n

fn(x) = 1 if x is strickly greater than n


I need to show that the fn(x) is pointwise convergence so the zero function. f(x) =0
 
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Pick any x0>0 and epsilon>0. Find an N such that for all n>N, f_n(x0)<epsilon. Surely you can at least TRY and start.
 

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