Let f be continuous real-valued function on [0,1] and
F(x)=max{f(t):0≤t≤x}.
I want to show that F(x) is also continuous on [0,1].
MY WORK
Let ϵ>0 be given and x0∈[0,1]. Since f is continuous at x0∈[0,1], then ∀x∈[0,1] with |x−x0|<δ, it implies |f(x)−f(x0)|<ϵ.
Also, |f(t)−f(x0)|<ϵ,whenever|t−x0|<δ,∀t∈[0,x]
Taking max over t∈[0,x], we have
max|f(t)−f(x0)|<ϵ,whenever|t−x0|<δ,∀t∈[0,x]
|maxf(t)−maxf(x0)|<ϵ,whenevermax|t−x0|<δ,∀t∈[0,x]
|F(x)−f(x0)|<ϵ,whenever|x−x0|<δ
which implies that F(x) is continuous on [0,1].
I am very skeptical about this proof of mine. Please, is this proof correct? If no, a better proof is desired. Thanks!
Answer
Your proof is wring because you cannot take maximum over t∈[0,x] in an inequality which is valid only for |x−t|<δ. Here are some hints for a correct proof. Verify that |F(x)−F(y)|≤max{|f(t)−f(s)|:x≤t≤y,x≤t≤y} for $x
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