Solution

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The functions are nonnegative. The change of variables and the given Gaussian integral imply
For every fixed ,
Thus the mass concentrates at the endpoint zero. This is a one-sided approximate identity.
Because is continuous on the compact interval , it is a bounded function; put . Given , choose with for . Splitting the integral near and away from zero yields
Taking the limit superior gives a bound of , and was arbitrary. Consequently
Only continuity at zero and boundedness on were needed for this final estimate; the assumed continuity everywhere also guarantees the ordinary integrals exist.

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