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232 Chapter 7 Functions <strong>of</strong> a Real Variable<br />

If g is a continuous function such that g(a) > 0 >g(b)for some a 0 and then for the case a2n+1 < 0.<br />

(a) Use your definitions from Exercise 7.4.9 to prove<br />

lim x =+∞ and lim x =−∞ (7.30)<br />

x→+∞ x→−∞<br />

(b) With part (a) in hand, a result like Exercise 7.4.11 would be demonstrable<br />

for x →±∞by paralleling its pro<strong>of</strong>. Assuming this result, show that P(x) as<br />

defined above and with a2n+1 > 0 satisfies<br />

lim P(x) =−∞ and lim P(x) =+∞ (7.31)<br />

x→−∞ x→+∞<br />

3 Consider the function g(x) = f(x) − x. If either g(a) or g(b) is zero, you’re done. Otherwise, apply<br />

the IVT.

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