Prove that the image of a set is closed and bounded

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Let $f:A \subseteq \mathbb{R}^n \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^m$ where $A$ is closed and $f$ continuous in $A$. Prove that $D \subseteq A$ is bounded then $\overline{f(D)}$ is closed and bounded

We know that $\overline{f(D)}$ always is closed but I think maybe using Heine-Borel Theorem we want to show that $\overline{f(D)}$ is compact I woul appreciate any advice.

Best Answer

Note that $\overline D\subset\overline A=A$. Besides, since $D$ is bounded, $\overline D$ is bounded too. So, $\overline D$ is a compact subset of $A$. Therefore, $f\left(\overline D\right)$ is compact too, and so it is bounded. In particular, $f(D)$ is bounded, and so, $\overline{f(D)}$ is bounded too. Sinse it is a closure, it is also a closed set.

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