7. Suppose that f: R → R is continuous at c and that f(c) < 0. Prove that there exists some > 0 such that f(x) < 0 in the d-neighborhood of c.

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7. Suppose that f: R → R is continuous at c and that f(c) <0. Prove that there exists some d > 0
such that f(x) < 0 in the d-neighborhood
of c.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Suppose that f: R → R is continuous at c and that f(c) <0. Prove that there exists some d > 0 such that f(x) < 0 in the d-neighborhood of c.
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