Using ε,δ-Definition to Show $\lim_{x\to a}\frac{1}{x}=\frac{1}{a}$

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Homework Statement


The question is asking to use the ε, δ-definition of limit to show that lim x->a 1/x=1/a


Homework Equations


[tex] \lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution


Here is what I have so far:
|1/x-x/a|<ε
and |x-a|<δ
I have no idea what to do next, please help
thanx
 
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This guy does a good job explaining it.
 
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