Hello,
I got the following question from one of your colleague. Please refrarin to ask question like that by e-mail, ask them in the forum instead, so many can use my answer :)
I have a couple of questions regarding writing out proofs in the real analysis course. I come from a physics background so this is the first course that includes proper proofs for me. My 1st question is how do I know what’s assumed and what’s not when I’m gonna prove a statement? For example exercise 6 in the 1st chapter. How do I know whether (b^m)^n = b^(mn) is given/assumed true without a proof or should I prove it before using it? My 2nd question is: does the use of mathematical notation influence the grade one gets, meaning if I write there exists or I use the math notation for “there exists” would the grade be different? Im assuming you want us to hand in a latexed file for the homework.