Proving integrability of a strange function

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The discussion revolves around proving the integrability of the function f(y) defined as f(y) = ∫[√(y/2), ∞] g(x)/(x^2) dx, where g(x) is known to be integrable over all of R. The user seeks assistance in demonstrating that f is integrable over [0, ∞] and that the integral of f(y) over [0, ∞] equals twice the integral of f(x) over R. The conversation touches on the use of Lebesgue integrals and relevant theorems such as the Lebesgue Dominated Convergence Theorem (LDCT) and Monotone Convergence. The user expresses uncertainty about finding an L1 function to bound g(x) effectively. The thread was temporarily locked, indicating it may relate to a take-home exam.
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Hi guys. I'm really struggling with this problem. Any help is welcomed.

Suppose I have a function f(y) = \intg(x)/(x^2) on the set [(y/2)^(1/2), \infty]. g(x) is known to be integrable over all of R.

I want to show that f is integrable over [0,\infty], and that the \intf(y) on [0, \infty] = 2*\intf(x) on R.
 
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What are the limts on your integral defining f(y)
 
sorry, I'm not great with typing these things in LaTex format.

I want to show that f(y) is integrable over [0,\infty].

f(y) is defined as the function:
f(y) = \int[g(x)/(x^2)]dx with bounds [(y/2)^(1/2),\infty].

apologies for the lack of clarity.
 
So f(y) is defined as:
<br /> f(y)=\int_{\sqrt{\frac{y}{2}}}^{\infty}\frac{g(x)}{x^{2}}dx<br />
 
That's correct.
 
First off f(y) is well defined on [0,inftinity). What theorems do you have at your disposal?

Oh are these Riemann integrals or Lebesgue integrals?
 
Lebesgue. We have LDCT, Generalized LDCT, Monotone Convergence, etc.
 
I think there must be some way to bound the function g(x). I'm just not sure how I can find an L1 function that serves an a.e. bound for g(x).
 
Thread locked temporarily. This may be a question on a take-home exam.
 
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