1. The document defines the epsilon-delta definition of limits, which defines a limit at a finite point that has a finite value. It introduces the variables epsilon and delta and explains how they are used to define regions around the limit point.
2. The document works through two examples of applying the epsilon-delta definition of limits. The first example finds the limit as x approaches 2 of 3x+5, showing that the limit is 11. The second example finds the limit as x approaches 1 of 1/x, showing that the limit is 3.
3. In both examples, delta is chosen in terms of epsilon to satisfy the epsilon-delta definition. Calculations are shown to demonstrate that for any epsilon
1. The document defines the epsilon-delta definition of limits, which defines a limit at a finite point that has a finite value. It introduces the variables epsilon and delta and explains how they are used to define regions around the limit point.
2. The document works through two examples of applying the epsilon-delta definition of limits. The first example finds the limit as x approaches 2 of 3x+5, showing that the limit is 11. The second example finds the limit as x approaches 1 of 1/x, showing that the limit is 3.
3. In both examples, delta is chosen in terms of epsilon to satisfy the epsilon-delta definition. Calculations are shown to demonstrate that for any epsilon
1. The document defines the epsilon-delta definition of limits, which defines a limit at a finite point that has a finite value. It introduces the variables epsilon and delta and explains how they are used to define regions around the limit point.
2. The document works through two examples of applying the epsilon-delta definition of limits. The first example finds the limit as x approaches 2 of 3x+5, showing that the limit is 11. The second example finds the limit as x approaches 1 of 1/x, showing that the limit is 3.
3. In both examples, delta is chosen in terms of epsilon to satisfy the epsilon-delta definition. Calculations are shown to demonstrate that for any epsilon
1. The document defines the epsilon-delta definition of limits, which defines a limit at a finite point that has a finite value. It introduces the variables epsilon and delta and explains how they are used to define regions around the limit point.
2. The document works through two examples of applying the epsilon-delta definition of limits. The first example finds the limit as x approaches 2 of 3x+5, showing that the limit is 11. The second example finds the limit as x approaches 1 of 1/x, showing that the limit is 3.
3. In both examples, delta is chosen in terms of epsilon to satisfy the epsilon-delta definition. Calculations are shown to demonstrate that for any epsilon
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Calculus assignment 1
Name : Kibet Caleb
Student number : 19/U/0118 Registration number : 1900700118 Limit Definition
• The Epsilon-Delta Definition for Limits defines a limit at a
finite point that has a finite value. • • The formal definition of a limit, which is typically called the Epsilon-Delta Definition for Limits or Delta-Epsilon Proof, defines a limit at a finite point that has a finite value. Limit definition Limit definition • First, we create two variables, delta (δ) and epsilon (ε). • Next we choose an epsilon region around the number L on the y- axis. • Then, we use this region to help us define a delta region around the number a on the x-axis so that all x-values, excluding a, inside the region correspond to y-values inside the epsilon region. • Finally, we show (prove) that we can find y-values of the function as close as we want to the value L by using only the points in a small enough interval around a. • We will define our limit in such a way as to allow epsilon to represent any number, while we restrict the value of delta; thus, ensuring that our region is precise. 1. lim (3 𝑥 +5 )=11 𝑥 →2 • Solution • Let ε > 0. • The first part of the definition begins “For every ε > 0.” This means we must prove that whatever follows is true no matter what positive value of ε is chosen. By stating “Let ε > 0,” we signal our intent to do so. • Choose δ= ε/2. • The definition continues with “there exists a δ > 0. ”. In other words, we must go and find δ. So, where exactly did δ=ε/2 come from? • We tackle the problem from an algebraic point of view. This is our "Analysis Doodle" to discover what value to use for δ. 1. lim 3 𝑥 +5=11 𝑥 →2 • Let ε > 0. • Choose δ = ε/2. • Assume 0 < |x−1| < δ. • In other words: • 0 < |x−1| < ε/2, • so – ε/2 < x−1 < ε/2, • then –ε < 2x−2 < ε • then |2x−2| < ε, • then |(3x+5)−11| < ε • Thus, if 0 < |x−1| < δ, then |(3x+5)−11| < ε. • Therefore, by the definition of limit, = 11 2. = 3 • The first part we separate the equations according to the properites of limits • Thus wee get • =3 • ≠0 • As noted in the statement we only need to worry about the limit in the denominator being zero when we do the limit of a quotient. If it were zero we would end up with a division by zero error and we need to avoid that. 2. = 3 • 1. Let ε > 0. • 2. Choose δ = min {1, ε/4}. • This choice of δ may appear odd at first glance, but it was obtained by taking a look at our ultimate desired inequality: • ∣ () −3 (∣ < ε. • | ()| < ε. • This inequality is equivalent to ||⋅|| < ε. • This is the place where assuming δ ≤ 1 comes into play. 2. = 3 • The choice of δ ≤ 1 here is arbitrary. We could have just as easily used any other positive number. • In some proofs, greater care in this choice may be necessary. • Now, since δ ≤ 1 and |x - 1| < δ ≤ 1, • We are able to show that |3x−3| <4. • Consequently, ||⋅||<||⋅4 • At this point we realize that we also need δ ≤ ε/4. • Thus, we choose δ = min {1, ε/4}. • 3. Assume 0< || < δ. Thus, • ||<1 • And • || < ε/4. • • Since || < 1, we may conclude that −1 < < 1. • Thus, by subtracting 3 from all parts of the inequality, we obtain – 4 < x−4 < −1. Consequently, |3x−3| < 4. This gives us • ∣∣ = ||⋅|| < ⋅4 = ε. • Therefore, • • =3
