Math Problem Statement

The function f in the figure satisfies ModifyingBelow lim With x right arrow 2 f left parenthesis x right parenthesis equals 2. Determine the largest value of deltagreater than0 satisfying each statement. a. If 0 less than StartAbsoluteValue x minus 2 EndAbsoluteValue less than delta​, then StartAbsoluteValue f left parenthesis x right parenthesis minus 2 EndAbsoluteValue less than one half . b. If 0 less than StartAbsoluteValue x minus 2 EndAbsoluteValue less than delta​, then StartAbsoluteValue f left parenthesis x right parenthesis minus 2 EndAbsoluteValue less than one fourth . Question content area bottom left Part 1 a. deltaequals    enter your response here ​(Simplify your​ answer.) . . . Question content area right Part 1 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 x y y equals f left parenthesis x right parenthesis

Solution

The problem states that the function f(x)f(x) satisfies the condition:

limx2f(x)=2.\lim_{x \to 2} f(x) = 2.

We are tasked with determining the largest value of δ>0\delta > 0 that satisfies the following conditions:

Part a.

If 0<x2<δ0 < |x - 2| < \delta, then f(x)2<12|f(x) - 2| < \frac{1}{2}.

To solve this, we need to understand the definition of a limit and apply the epsilon-delta definition of limits.

Step 1: Define the Epsilon-Delta Condition

From the epsilon-delta definition of a limit:

limxaf(x)=L\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L

means that for every ϵ>0\epsilon > 0, there exists a δ>0\delta > 0 such that:

0<xa<δf(x)L<ϵ.0 < |x - a| < \delta \quad \Rightarrow \quad |f(x) - L| < \epsilon.

In our case:

  • a=2a = 2
  • L=2L = 2
  • ϵ=12\epsilon = \frac{1}{2}

So, we need to find the largest δ>0\delta > 0 such that for all xx satisfying 0<x2<δ0 < |x - 2| < \delta, it holds that:

f(x)2<12.|f(x) - 2| < \frac{1}{2}.

Step 2: Look at the Graph of f(x)f(x)

The graph of the function f(x)f(x) is provided, and since the limit as x2x \to 2 is 22, the function is approaching the value 22 as xx approaches 22. In order to determine δ\delta, you would examine the graph to identify how close xx needs to be to 22 for the function to stay within 12\frac{1}{2} of 22.

Step 3: Determine the δ\delta from the Graph

Based on the graph (which we don't have here), you can visually determine the δ\delta that satisfies the condition. Find the xx-values that are within a vertical distance of 12\frac{1}{2} from 22 on the yy-axis, and identify the corresponding xx-values on the horizontal axis near 22. The distance between x=2x = 2 and these xx-values will give you δ\delta.

Part b.

The process for part b is the same, but this time you are asked to find δ\delta such that:

f(x)2<14.|f(x) - 2| < \frac{1}{4}.

Repeat the process as described in part a but adjust the vertical tolerance to 14\frac{1}{4} instead of 12\frac{1}{2}.

Summary of Steps

  1. Look at the graph of f(x)f(x) near x=2x = 2.
  2. For part a, find the largest δ\delta such that f(x)2<12|f(x) - 2| < \frac{1}{2} for 0<x2<δ0 < |x - 2| < \delta.
  3. For part b, find the largest δ\delta such that f(x)2<14|f(x) - 2| < \frac{1}{4} for 0<x2<δ0 < |x - 2| < \delta.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Epsilon-Delta Definition of Limits

Formulas

|f(x) - L| < ε for all 0 < |x - a| < δ

Theorems

Epsilon-Delta Definition of Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12