How to Find the Radius of a Disk for Delta-Epsilon Proof?

In summary, the conversation discusses finding a disk with center (1,1) such that whenever P is in that disk, |f(P)-5|< \epsilon. The attempt at a solution involves rewriting the function and finding the radius of the disk contained within the given rectangle. It is noted that there are an infinite number of disks that will work.
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Homework Statement


Let f(x,y)=2x+3y.
Let [tex]\epsilon[/tex] be any positive number. Show that there is a disk with center (1,1) such that whenever P is in that disk, [tex]|f(P)-5|< \epsilon[/tex]. (Give [tex]\delta[/tex] as a function of [tex]\epsilon[/tex].)


Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


Um, I tried to rewrite stuff in a form that's needed, but I can't really get anything. My trouble with these problems is setting everything up and then rearranging it cleverly to get what we need.
 
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[tex]
|f(x,y) - 5| = |(2x-2)+(3y-3)| \le 2|x-1| + 3|y-3|
[/tex]

so now ...
 
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So that is epsilon? How would we find the radius of the disk then?
 
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statdad said:
[tex]
|f(x,y) - 5| = |(2x-2)+(3y-3)| \le 2|x-1| + 3|y-3|
[/tex]

so now ...

dtl42 said:
So that is epsilon? How would we find the radius of the disk then?

The form statdad gave gives you almost immediately the dimensions of a rectangle that will work. Can you find the radius of a disk that will be contained in that rectangle?

By the way, you say "the" disk. You are only asked to find the radius of "a" disk. There are an infinite number that will work.
 

FAQ: How to Find the Radius of a Disk for Delta-Epsilon Proof?

What is Delta-Epsilon Multivariable?

Delta-Epsilon Multivariable is a mathematical concept used in calculus to define the limit of a multivariable function. It involves using two variables, delta and epsilon, to determine the closeness of a particular point to the limit point.

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