Questions tagged [epsilon-delta]
For questions regarding $\varepsilon$-$\delta$ definitions of limits and continuity of functions and of sequences.
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Prove Limit $5/(x+1)^3$ as $x \to -1^{-}$ is $-\infty$ epsilon delta proof
I have to prove the following using the epsilon delta method
$$ \lim_{x \to \,-1^{-}} \, \frac{5}{(x+1)^3} = - \infty $$
So, using the language of quantifiers, I think, I have to prove the following
$$...
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Given the function,check the continuity at $(0,0)$ and find $f_x(0,0),f_y(0,0)$ if they exist
Given a function defined by :
$$f(x,y) =
\begin{cases}
\frac{x^{3}+y^{3}}{x^{2}+y^{2}} & (x,y) \ne (0,0) \\
0 & (x,y) = (0,0)
\end{cases}$$
Find $f_x(0,...
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$\forall\varepsilon > 0\exists\delta > 0:(|f(x) - \ell| < \varepsilon)\implies(0<|x-a| < \delta )$. $f(x)=x$ satisfies this for all $a$ and $\ell$?
This is to be found in the answer to problem 26 (b) of chapter 5 of Michael Spivak's Calculus 3rd edition. The problem reads as follows:
26 Give examples to show that the following definitions of $\...
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What is wrong in this choice of $\delta$?
Suppose I have a wrongly evaluated limit$-$
$$\lim_{x \to2} 3x+3=6$$Then we get $-$ $$3x+3-6<\varepsilon
$$
$$3x-3<\varepsilon
$$$$|x-1|<\frac\varepsilon {3}$$$$|x-2|<\frac\varepsilon 3 -...
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Prove $\lim\limits_{x \to \infty} x \sin^2 x$ does not exist.
I need to prove $\lim\limits_{x \to \infty} x \sin^2 x$ does not exist, and request your help verifying my argument is correct. I've got somewhat decent at making $\epsilon-\delta$ arguments, but ...
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What's wrong in this $\epsilon-\delta$ argument?
In Spivak's Calculus, one exercise asks whether the following is true:
Let $f$ and $g$ be functions such that $f(x) < g(x)$, for all $x$.
Does it follow that $\lim\limits_{x \to a} f(x) < \lim\...
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How to prove that $f(x, y)=\frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2}$ is not continuous in $(0, 0)$ using an Epsilon-Delta proof?
In an assignment for the course Real-Analysis I need to proof that $f(x, y)=\frac{2xy}{x^2 + y^2}$ is not continuous in $(0, 0)$ using an Epsilon-Delta proof.
However, me and my fellow students have ...
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$\lim_{z\to\infty} \frac{4z^2}{(z-1)^2} = 4$
So, I'm having trouble performing the $\varepsilon$ - $\delta$ for this proof.
I made the change from $z$ to $\frac{1}{z}$ so the limit becomes $\lim_{z \to 0} \frac{4}{(1-z)^2} = 4$.
Next, I applied ...
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How to show that $x, y$ $\in$ $\mathbb{R}$ exist such that $f(x) < 0 < f(y)$ using a Epsilon-Delta proof?
For a small part of a school assignment (real Analysis) I have to show that $x, y$ $\in$ $\mathbb{R}$ exist such that $f(x) < 0 < f(y)$
Let $f$: $\mathbb{R}$ $\longrightarrow$ $\mathbb{R}$ ...
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Prove $f(x) = x^2 + 3$ is continuous at $x=3$
Prove that $f(x) = x^2 + 3$ is continuous at $x=3$.
I have tried using $\delta = \sqrt{\epsilon + 9} - 3$.
I tried to split $|x^2-9| = |(x-3)(x+3)|$ and tried to make $x+3$ in terms of $\delta$.
But I ...
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Show $\cosh x$ and $\sinh x$ are continious using $\varepsilon - \delta$ proof
I have to prove that $\sinh x$ and $\cosh x$ are continuous functions. I have to use the hyperbolic addition formula, and the inequalities:
$|\sinh x| \leq 3|x|, \, |x|<\frac{1}{2}$
$|\cosh x -1| ...
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Conditions on asymptotes of counting-functions
Definitions
Let $M$ be an infinite subset of $\mathbb{N}$. For $x\ge0$ we define $$\pi_M(x) = \sum_{n\in M \leq x}1.$$ Also let $m_n$ denote the $n$-th element of $M$.
What I was able to solve
Let $f_{...
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Formal proof for the limit of $\frac{\tanh(x)-1}{e^{-2x}}$ as $x \rightarrow \infty$
Formal proof for the limit of $\frac{\tanh(x)-1}{e^{-2x}}$ as $x \rightarrow \infty$.
So far
Keep in mind I have to use the definition for a limit. I.e for this would be a proof for the limit at $\...
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How to show that $\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)}\frac{x^{2}y^{2}}{\left|x\right|^{3}+\left|y\right|^{3}}=0$
How to show that $$\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)}\frac{x^{2}y^{2}}{\left|x\right|^{3}+\left|y\right|^{3}}=0$$
I know that
$$\left|\frac{x^{2}y^{2}}{\left|x\right|^{3}+\left|y\right|^{3}}\right|\le\frac{x^{2}y^...
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$\lim_{x \to 0 }|x| = 0$
Given $\epsilon > 0$ we want to $\delta > 0$ such as $|x - 0| < \delta \Rightarrow |f(x) - f(0)| < \epsilon $.
How
\begin{align}
|x| =
\begin{cases}
x, \text{ if } x > 0\\
-x, \text{ ...
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Limit of $(x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x)$ as $x \to 1$ using epsilon delta definition
I need to prove the following limit using epsilon delta method. I have come up this on my own just to practice skills.
$$\lim \limits_{x \to 1} \,(x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x) = 0 $$
So, I need to come up with ...
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$\epsilon$-proof for the limit $f(x)=\frac{1}{\cosh{(x)}}+\log{\left ( \frac{\cosh{(x)}}{1+\cosh{(x)}} \right )}$ as $x$ goes to $\pm \infty$
I want to use a $\epsilon,\delta$-proof for the existence and value for the limit of $$f(x)=\frac{1}{\cosh{(x)}}+\log{\left ( \frac{\cosh{(x)}}{1+\cosh{(x)}} \right )}$$
for $x \rightarrow \pm\infty$.
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$\epsilon,\delta$-proof for the limit of $\log \sinh{(x^2)}-x^2$ for $x \rightarrow \infty$
I want to use a $\epsilon,\delta$-proof for the existence and value for the limit of $$\log \sinh{(x^2)}-x^2$$
for $x \rightarrow \infty$.
Now, I know the definition for such proof to be $\forall \...
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Use epsilon-delta definition of limits to show that $\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)}(\sqrt{-x^2-y^2})=0$
Use epsilon-delta definition of limits to show that
$$\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)}(\sqrt{-x^2-y^2})=0$$
We need to show that $$\forall \epsilon >0( \exists \delta >0( \forall (x,y) \in \mathbb R^2 (0&...
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Use epsilon-delta definition of limits to show that $\lim_{(x,y) \to (1,2)}(x^2+3x-4y)=-4$ and $\lim_{(x,y) \to (1,-1)}(x^2+y^2)=2$
Use epsilon-delta definition of limits to show that
$$\lim_{(x,y) \to (1,2)}(x^2+3x-4y)=-4$$
$$\lim_{(x,y) \to (1,-1)}(x^2+y^2)=2$$
We need to show that $$\forall \epsilon >0( \exists \delta >0( ...
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Proof limit value with $\epsilon/ \delta$
I have to find the limit value for $f(x)=\sqrt{1+x}$ for $x \rightarrow0$. And then show with $\epsilon /\delta$ that I have found the right limit value.
I have found the limit value to $\sqrt{1+x} \...
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Epsilon delta proof sketch of $\lim_{x\to1}\frac{1-\sqrt{x}}{1-x}=\frac{1}{2}$
I need to prove that $\lim_{x\to1}\frac{1-\sqrt{x}}{1-x}=\frac{1}{2}$.
My first step was re-writing this as: $\frac{1}{1+\sqrt{x}}$. So now for the sketch of the proof i got:
Let $\epsilon>0$. Note ...
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Use epsilon-delta definition of limits to show that $\lim_{(x,y) \to (1,2)}(3x+2y-1)=6$ and $\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)}(x^2+y^2)=0$
Use epsilon-delta definition of limits to show that
$$\lim_{(x,y) \to (1,2)}(3x+2y-1)=6$$
$$\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)}(x^2+y^2)=0$$
We need to show that $$\forall \epsilon >0( \exists \delta >0( \...
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$\epsilon , \delta$-proof and choosing correct $\delta$
Let $$f(x)=\sqrt{1+x}$$ Show that if $x \rightarrow 0$ a limit value does exist. Furtheremore, find the limit value and explain the choice of $\delta$ w.r.t $\epsilon$ when the definitions of a limit ...
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Show existence and find the value of the limit
Show that $$\frac{\tanh(x)-1}{e^{-2x}}$$ has a limit for $x \rightarrow \infty$ and the method to finding it.
I am guessing I have to use epsilon-delta-definitions for limits and then find a ...
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How to give an Epsilon-Delta proof of this limit $ \lim_{x\to 1} \frac{1-\sqrt{x}}{1-x} = \frac{1}{2} $? [closed]
How to give an Epsilon Delta proof of the following limit:
$$
\lim_{x\to 1} \frac{1-\sqrt{x}}{1-x} = \frac{1}{2}
$$
Thanks for your help in advance!
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Question regarding $\varepsilon$-$\delta$
Consider the following, I try to prove a limit, and get $\frac \varepsilon 3$=$\delta$. So, the length $\delta$ $<$ $\varepsilon$. My question is how will every $\varepsilon$ correspond with a ...
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My first proof that epsilon delta $\displaystyle\lim_{x \to 5}3x+2=17$
Prove: $\displaystyle\lim_{x \to 5}3x+2=17$
General format $\displaystyle\lim_{x \to a}f(x)=L$ (included to verify various parameters)
What needs to be proved: $\forall\epsilon>0, \exists\delta>...
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The gist of the epsilon delta definition of limit
I am currently re-reading and re-learning with basic concepts in calculus/analysis. I have tried to prove certain limits exist using the epsilon delta definition. Many of these examples are fairly ...
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Prove the space curve doest not have an asymptote
Prove that the function $\mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}^2: t \mapsto \left(t, at^2 + bt +c\right)$ doesnāt have an asymptote.
Here what I thought so far:
First of all Im using this definition for a line $L$...
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Proof that square root of a sequence converges to the square root of the limit of the sequence.
I've seen other posts around here regarding this issue as well, so I apologise for the repetition. But I need help regarding a specific part of the proof that I don't see covered elsewhere. I was ...
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Why can Epsilon equal the absolute value of the function divided by $2$? ($\varepsilon = \frac{|f(\text{point of interest})|} 2 > 0$)
I am trying to solve a tricky textbook problem that requires the use of the epsilon-delta definition of a limit. However, with my elementary understanding of how to answer these kinds of problems, the ...
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Proving non-uniform-continuity for f,g when g(x) > f(x) for all x
Suppose $f, g$ are continuous functions on $\mathbb{R}$, s.t $f$ is not uniformly continuous on $\mathbb{R}$ and $g(x) > f(x)$ for all x. Is g not uniformly continuous?
This seems true, and I'm ...
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Prove that for $ f: \mathbb R \to \mathbb R , f(x)=\frac {x-1} {x^2 + x + 2}, \lim _{x \to 0} f(x) =- \frac12 $ by epsilon delta
As you can see from the image, I am not too sure where to go from after this. Could anyone give me a (not too ambiguous) hint?
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Spivak Calculus Chapter 5 Problem 10 (b)
I am unsure about how to solve this problem and unfortunately I do not understand the given solution. The problem goes as follows (Spivak, Calculus, 3rd edition, pg. 107, Problem 10-(b)):
Prove that ...
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Can anyone explain this to me? (Epsilon and Delta)
If I have the statement $\lim_{x\to 0}f(x)=0$ and
$$
f(x)=\begin{cases}
x,&x>0\\
x-0.3,&x<0
\end{cases}
$$
how do I prove that the statement is false?
Is this correct?
$[f(x)-0]$ < e ...
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Implied By/Implies Continuity Using the Definition of Continuity
I have to determine which of some definitions are implied by or imply the continuity of a function in a point.
So I guess I should play with $\varepsilon$ and $\delta$ one time I understood what the ...
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(Delta-Epsilon) How do i prove this?
So i am trying to practice questions about Delta-Epsilon and i got stuck on this one here, $x^2-8x+14=7$ as x approaches 1.
i know that $|x-1|$<$d$ implies that:
$x^2-8x+14=7$
$x^2 -8x+7$
$(x-1)(x-...
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How do i prove this using precise definition of a limit?
$(x^2 - 6x +11) = 6$
lim approaching 1
Given Ļµ > 0
if |xā1|<Ī“ then $|x^2 ā 6x + 11 -6|$=$|x^2 - 6x +5|$<Ļµ
this gets factored to:
$|x^2 - 6x +5|$ = (x-1)(x-5)<Ļµ
This is where i am stuck, ...
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Difference in calculating continuity and uniform continuity
I've done some exercises on continuity using the $\varepsilon$-$\delta$ definition. Now going through my script I saw that there is a stricter version of continuity called uniform continuity. After ...
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Prove $\lim_{ (x,y) \to (0,0)} \frac{x^3-y^3}{x^2+y^2}=0$ [closed]
Can some one prove the limit using epsilon delta method to prove that the limit exists
$$
\lim_{(x,y) \to (0,0)} \frac{x^3-y^3}{x^2+y^2}=0
$$
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Uniform continuity choosing delta problem
I am trying to show that $x^2$ is uniformly continuous on the set union of intervals [n,n+$n^{-2}$] for all positive integer n. I have also checked the previous posts. But my question is that for a ...
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A question about $\varepsilon$-$\delta$ definition of continuity
How can I prove the $f(x)=x^{\frac{2}{3}}-1$ is continuous on $[ -1, 1 ]$. First I wrote the expression for continuity on $\varepsilon$-$\delta$ language. So, $\forall \varepsilon>0$, $\exists \...
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epsilon delta limit proof of $\lim_{x \to 0} \arctan{(x)}=0$
Let $\lim xā0 \arctan{(x)}=0$ then there exists $\delta>0$ such that if $0<|x|<\delta$ then $|\arctan{(x)}|< \varepsilon $
I know that,
$|\arctan{(x)}|<\pi/2$
But how do I relate this ...
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Trying to find the $\delta$ in epsilon-delta continuity proof. [duplicate]
I am trying to prove the following function is continuous for all irrationals:
$f(x) = \begin{cases}
0, & \text{if $x$ is irrational} \\
1/n, & \text{if $x = m/n$}
\end{cases}$
The question ...
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Proof Check: $4x^2+3x+17$ is continuous by using a $\epsilon$, $\delta$ Argument
Can anyone double check my following epsilon delta proof.
I want to prove that the following function is continuous with an Epsilon Delta Argument.
$$ f: x \in \mathbb R \mapsto (4x^2+3x+17) \in \...
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Thoughts about the use of $\epsilon$-$\delta$ language in proofs involving limits
The limit of a function $f: \mathbb{R} \to \mathbb{R}$ at $x_{0}$ is defined as follows:
$\lim_{x \to x_{0}} f\left(x\right) = L \iff \forall \epsilon > 0, \exists \delta > 0, \forall x, 0 < ...
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epsilon delta limit proof verification of $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x-1}{x^2-1}=1$
First at all,
Let $\lim xā0 \frac{x-1}{x^2-1}=1$ then there exists $\delta>0$ such that if $0<|x|<\delta$ then $|f(x)-1|< \varepsilon $
Proof:
$\bigg|\frac{x-1}{x^2-1}-1\bigg|=\bigg|\...
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Prove that $(x^2+2x+1)$ is continuous by using a $\epsilon$ - $\delta$ argument
I want to prove that the following function is continuous with an Epsilon Delta Argument.
$$ f: \mathbb R \rightarrow \mathbb R \; (x^2+2x+1)$$
So I started with
$$\left\lvert f(x)-f(y) \right\rvert= ...
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Proof for Spivak 7-13b.
I just wanted to ask if this proof can be used for exercise 7-13b in Spivak Calculus
The exercise: Suppose that $f$ satisfies the conclusion of the Intermediate Value Theorem, and that $f$ takes on ...
