Proof with limit definition that: limx→1/2 (1/x)=2

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Proof with limit definition that:

limx→1/2 (1/x)=2

I have the following:

Given ε>0. choose δ=?

Suppose : 0<|x-(1/2)|<δ

check: |(1/x)-2|

from here I do not know how to get |x-(1/2)| from |(1/x)-2| in order to find δ?

 

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I have seen clips on youtube where they get a common factor out of |(1/x)-2| to get |x-(1/2)| and from there decide δ, is that maybe possible with my question.

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