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# $\{f_n\}\to f$ in $X$ implies $||f||\le\liminf||f_n||$

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Let $X$ be a normed linear space and suppose that, for each $f\in X$ there exists a bounded linear functional $T\in X^*$ such that $T(f)=||f||$ and $||T||_*=1$. Prove that if $\{f_n\}\to f$ in $X$ then we have $||f||\le\liminf||f_n||$.

I think the only $T$ that makes sense to work with is that for which $T(f)=||f||$ and $||T||_ * = 1$. Because $||T||_ * =1$ we therefore have $|T(x)| \le ||x||$ for all $x\in X$. Therefore by the continuity property of bounded linear functionals

$$||f|| = |T(f)| = \lim |T(f_n)| \le \lim ||f_n||$$

It seems like I must have made a mistake because I seem to have proved a result stronger than the problem asked for. But I don't see any invalid step.

Sorry, no I didn't, and duh. I proved something weaker than what the problem asked for. Would still appreciate insight into how to prove this theorem.

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Oh I think I got it.

$$\lim |T(f_n)| = \liminf |T(f_n)| \le \liminf ||f_n||$$

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