Math Problem Statement

Use the given graph of f to find a number δ such that if |x - 1| < δ then |f(x) - 1| < 0.2.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find the value of δ such that if |x - 1| < δ, then |f(x) - 1| < 0.2.

From the graph provided, let's focus on the following:

  • The function f(x)f(x) appears to approach a value of 1 as xx approaches 1.
  • We need to determine a region around x=1x = 1 where the value of f(x)f(x) stays within 0.2 of 1 (i.e., the y-values of f(x)f(x) should be between 0.8 and 1.2).

By looking at the graph, find the x-values where the graph intersects the horizontal lines y=0.8y = 0.8 and y=1.2y = 1.2, as these represent the boundaries where f(x)1<0.2|f(x) - 1| < 0.2.

Let me analyze the graph more closely to identify the points where this occurs and calculate the corresponding δ.

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Open the image to analyze its contents

image_path = "/mnt/data/1740777846311cjywjaez.jpg" img = Image.open(image_path) img.show()I have displayed the image to visually inspect the graph. To proceed with the solution, I will analyze the graph in detail and provide the correct value for δ\delta. However, based on the graph's appearance, I need to look for where the function f(x)f(x) intersects the horizontal lines y=0.8y = 0.8 and y=1.2y = 1.2.

Let me calculate the corresponding δ\delta based on these intersections.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limit
Continuity
Graph Analysis

Formulas

|x - 1| < δ implies |f(x) - 1| < 0.2

Theorems

Epsilon-Delta Definition of a Limit

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12