Math Problem Statement

Use the given graph of f to find a number 𝛿 such that if 0 < |x − 3| < 𝛿 then |f(x) − 2| < 0.5.

Solution

To find a number δ\delta such that:

0<x3<δimpliesf(x)2<0.5,0 < |x - 3| < \delta \quad \text{implies} \quad |f(x) - 2| < 0.5,

we need to analyze the behavior of the function f(x)f(x) near x=3x = 3 using the graph of ff. The condition means that f(x)f(x) is close to 2 when xx is close to 3.

Steps:

  1. Find the range of f(x)f(x) for f(x)2<0.5|f(x) - 2| < 0.5: The inequality f(x)2<0.5|f(x) - 2| < 0.5 can be rewritten as: 1.5<f(x)<2.51.5 < f(x) < 2.5 So, we are interested in values of xx where f(x)f(x) stays between 1.5 and 2.5.

  2. Find the corresponding xx-interval around x=3x = 3: Look at the graph of f(x)f(x) and find where f(x)f(x) stays within the range (1.5,2.5)(1.5, 2.5). Let's say the function stays within this range for values of xx between x=3δx = 3 - \delta and x=3+δx = 3 + \delta.

  3. Determine δ\delta: From the graph, you need to estimate the value of δ\delta. This is the distance from x=3x = 3 such that for all xx within this interval (i.e., (3δ,3+δ)(3 - \delta, 3 + \delta)), the value of f(x)f(x) remains between 1.5 and 2.5.

If you provide the graph or describe its behavior near x=3x = 3, I can help you find the exact value of δ\delta.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Continuity
Inequalities

Formulas

|x - 3| < 𝛿 implies |f(x) - 2| < 0.5

Theorems

Epsilon-Delta Definition of a Limit

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12, College Calculus