Let f:[a,b]→R be continuous. Define the integral ∫abf(x)dx. (You are not asked to prove existence.)
Suppose that m,M are real numbers such that m⩽f(x)⩽M for all x∈[a,b]. Stating clearly any properties of the integral that you require, show that
m(b−a)⩽∫abf(x)dx⩽M(b−a).
The function g:[a,b]→R is continuous and non-negative. Show that
m∫abg(x)dx⩽∫abf(x)g(x)dx⩽M∫abg(x)dx
Now let f be continuous on [0,1]. By suitable choice of g show that
n→∞lim∫01/nnf(x)e−nxdx=f(0),
and by making an appropriate change of variable, or otherwise, show that
n→∞lim∫01nf(x)e−nxdx=f(0).