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  1. Problem 2: Let xnxx_n \to x. Assume that xn0x_n \geq 0 for all nn. Then show that x0x \geq 0.

  2. Problem 3: Let anbna_n \leq b_n for nNn \in \mathbb{N}. Assume that anaa_n \to a and bnbb_n \to b. Show that aba \leq b.

  3. Problem 4: Let axnba \leq x_n \leq b for nNn \in \mathbb{N}. If xnxx_n \to x, show that axba \leq x \leq b.

  4. Problem 5: Let (xn)(x_n) and (yn)(y_n) be convergent. Let sn:=min{xn,yn}s_n := \min \{ x_n, y_n \} and tn:=max{xn,yn}t_n := \max \{ x_n, y_n \}. Are the sequences (sn)(s_n) and (tn)(t_n) convergent?

  5. Problem 6: Show that the set of bounded (real) sequences forms a real vector space.

  6. Problem 7: True or False: If (xn)(x_n) and (xnyn)(x_n y_n) are bounded, then (yn)(y_n) is bounded.

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Here are some follow-up questions you might want to explore:

  1. How can we prove that the limit of a non-negative sequence remains non-negative?
  2. What theorem or property supports the idea that limits preserve inequalities?
  3. How does the boundedness of sequences affect their convergence behavior?
  4. Why is it important to prove that a set of sequences forms a vector space?
  5. How do operations like min and max affect the convergence of sequences?

Tip: When working with sequences, remember that the limit of a sequence inherits key properties of the terms (e.g., bounds, sign). This can be useful in many proofs!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Limits
Convergence
Inequalities

Formulas

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Theorems

Limit properties
Squeeze theorem
Bounded sequence theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level (Calculus/Real Analysis)