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. 𝛿 =

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

Solution

From the given graph, we need to find a value of δ\delta such that if x1<δ|x - 1| < \delta, then f(x)1<0.2|f(x) - 1| < 0.2.

Key conditions to understand:

  1. f(x)1<0.2|f(x) - 1| < 0.2 means that the function value f(x)f(x) must lie between 0.8 and 1.2 (since 1 - 0.2 = 0.8 and 1 + 0.2 = 1.2).
  2. x1<δ|x - 1| < \delta defines the range around x=1x = 1 such that the function values satisfy the condition for f(x)f(x).

Steps:

  1. Observe the graph around x=1x = 1. We can see the behavior of f(x)f(x) as it moves away from x=1x = 1.
  2. When x=1x = 1, f(x)=1f(x) = 1, so we are looking for how far xx can deviate from 1 such that f(x)f(x) stays within the bounds 0.8 and 1.2.

From the graph:

  • At x0.9x \approx 0.9, f(x)f(x) is close to 1.2.
  • At x1.1x \approx 1.1, f(x)f(x) is close to 0.8.

Thus, for f(x)f(x) to stay between 0.8 and 1.2, δ\delta is approximately 0.1, since x1<0.1|x - 1| < 0.1 keeps f(x)f(x) within the desired range.

Conclusion:

δ=0.1\delta = 0.1.

Let me know if you have further questions or need more details! Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How would the value of δ\delta change if the condition were f(x)1<0.1|f(x) - 1| < 0.1?
  2. What is the formal definition of the epsilon-delta criterion in limits?
  3. Can you calculate the slope of the curve f(x)f(x) at x=1x = 1?
  4. How would you find the value of δ\delta if the graph was more complex?
  5. How do we use limits to formally prove continuity?

Tip: When dealing with limit problems, always check the graph for critical points where the function crosses specific bounds, as this helps in determining appropriate δ\delta values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Epsilon-Delta Criterion
Graphical Analysis

Formulas

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Theorems

Epsilon-Delta Definition of Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus