Regarding limits in Real Analysis

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The discussion centers on proving that if a function f(x) is positive on the interval (0,1) and the limit as x approaches 0 exists, then this limit must be greater than or equal to 0. The key approach involves applying the epsilon-delta definition of limits to demonstrate that assuming the limit L is less than 0 leads to a contradiction. This proof strategy effectively confirms the intuition that a positive function cannot converge to a negative limit.

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Question: Suppose that f(x)>0 on (0,1) and that lim as x goes to 0 exists for the function. Show that lim as x goes to 0 for the function is greater than or equal to 0.

So I know that intuitively that this is true for obvious reasons, but I can not think of a clever way to set up the proof for this problem.

Any ideas??

Thanks!
 
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Say L is the limit for the function. Check the consequences of L being less than 0 using the epsilon delta definition of the limit.
 

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