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Homework Statement
Let O be an open subset of R^n and suppose f: O --> R is continuous. Suppose that u is a point in O at which f(u) > 0. Prove that there exists an open ball B centered at u such that f(v) > 1/2*f(u) for all v in B.
Homework Equations
f continuous means that for any {uk} in O that converges to some point u, f(uk) converges to f(u).
The Attempt at a Solution
Consider the open ball Br(u) with r=(1/2)*f(u). Suppose v is in Br(u). Then ||v - u || < (1/2)*f(u). Also,
|(1/2)*f(u)| <= |(1/2)*f(u) - f(v)| + |f(v)| so,
|f(v)| >= |.5*f(u)| – |.5*f(u) - f(v)|
The above statements are true but they're not getting me anywhere. I'd appreciate any help you can offer.