1. Let ƒ be a continuous function on R such that f(q) = 0 for all rational numbers q E Q. Prove that f(x) = 0 for all r € R. Hint: Let r be an arbitrary irrational number. Recall Q is dense in R. This means there is a sequence of rational number q„ such that qn → r. Now use sequential continuity to show f(r) = 0.

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
13th Edition
ISBN:9781133382119
Author:Swokowski
Publisher:Swokowski
Chapter4: Polynomial And Rational Functions
Section4.5: Rational Functions
Problem 54E
icon
Related questions
Question

10.1. #4 Thanks. 

4. Let f be a continuous function on R such that f(q) = 0 for all rational numbers q € Q. Prove
that f(x) = 0 for all r € R. Hint: Let r be an arbitrary irrational number. Recall Q is dense
in R. This means there is a sequence of rational number q, such that qn → r. Now use
sequential continuity to show f(r) = 0.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Let f be a continuous function on R such that f(q) = 0 for all rational numbers q € Q. Prove that f(x) = 0 for all r € R. Hint: Let r be an arbitrary irrational number. Recall Q is dense in R. This means there is a sequence of rational number q, such that qn → r. Now use sequential continuity to show f(r) = 0.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra
ISBN:
9781133382119
Author:
Swokowski
Publisher:
Cengage
College Algebra (MindTap Course List)
College Algebra (MindTap Course List)
Algebra
ISBN:
9781305652231
Author:
R. David Gustafson, Jeff Hughes
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285463247
Author:
David Poole
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Elements Of Modern Algebra
Elements Of Modern Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285463230
Author:
Gilbert, Linda, Jimmie
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
College Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781938168383
Author:
Jay Abramson
Publisher:
OpenStax
College Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781305115545
Author:
James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson
Publisher:
Cengage Learning