Showing a limit doesn't exist using Delta/Epsilon

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Homework Statement



Prove that the limit as x approaches 0 of 1/x does not exist

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Delta epsilon definition


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I'm really stuck
 
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Use the following definition:

[tex]\forall L;\exists\epsilon>0;\forall\delta>0;\exists x:|x-a|<\delta and|f(x)-L|<\epsilon[/tex]
 
I know that is the definition for a limit, but I am unsure how to disprove it
 
Well first assume that : [tex]\lim_{x\rightarrow0}\frac{1}{x}=L[/tex]
 
lepton123,
Please read your private mails. You have started two threads without showing any effort. If you continue doing so, it could result in a ban from this forum.

mtayab,
Please, no more hints until lepton123 shows some effort.