[Math] Show that every norm is a $1$-lipschitz function

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Let $\|\cdot\|_0$, a norm on $\mathbb{R}^n$. Show that the function $\|\cdot\|_0$ is $1$-lipschitz and hence, continuous.

Meaning, I need to prove that: $$\big|\|x\|_0-\|y\|_0\big| \le \|x-y\|$$

Now, I'm familiar with the reverse triangle inequality proof which will results: $$\big|\|x\|_0-\|y\|_0\big| \le \|x-y\|_0$$

but please notice that the $\|x-y\|$ should be the euclidean norm.

Best Answer

It is meant to be 1-Lipschitz with respect to $\| \cdot \|_0$. Otherwise the claim would be false, consider for example the norm $\| \cdot \|_0 := 2 \| \cdot \|$ for $y = 0$ and an arbitrary $x \ne 0$.

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