When we say that $|f(x) - L| < \epsilon$ can this be restated as $L - \epsilon < f(x) < L+\epsilon$? (removing absolute value to make this easier to understand)
If so I don't know how to restate $0 < |x - c| < \delta$ without the absolute value. because there's a $0 <$ on the end and I don't know how to incorporate it.
I don't think I can ignore the $0$ and just say $c-\delta < x < c+\delta $
No. It is equivalent to$$-\varepsilon+L<f(x)<\varepsilon+L.$$