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