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Homework Statement
Find an upper bound M for f(x) = |x-2 / x+(1/2)| if |x+1| < 1/4
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm confused about this |x+1| < 1/4. Does this mean that |x-1| < 1/4?
|x-2/x+(1/2)| = x-2/(2x+1)/2 = 2(x-2)/(2x+1) = 2x - 4/2x + 1 = x-2/x+(1/2) < M
Given -1/4 < |x+1| < 1/4
-5/4 < x < -3/4
-13/4 < x - 2 < -11/4
Also
-3/4 < x + (1/2) < -1/4
then
-4 < 1/ x + (1/2) < -4/3
3 < x - 2 / x + (1/2) < 1/3 ?