Prove that a sequence of subsequential limits contains inf and sup

In summary, the conversation discusses the problem of proving that the set of subsequential limits of a bounded sequence is also bounded and contains its lowest upper bound and greatest lower bound. It is shown that this is the case by considering a hypothetical value outside of the set and using a sequence of decreasing values to show that it must converge to the original value.
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Sick0Fant
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Okay. The problem I have is:

Let {x_n} be bdd and let E be the set of subsequential limits of {x_n}. Prove that E is bdd and E contains both its lowest upper bound and its greatest lower bound.

So far, I have:
{x_n} is bdd => no subseq of {x_n} can converge outside of {x_n}'s bounds=>E is bounded.
Now, sse that y=sup(E) is not in E=> there is a z in E s.t. y-e < z < y for some e > 0.

Now, how would one proceed from here?
 
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You can generate a sequence of z's by using a sequence of e's that goes to 0. This sequence of z's the must converge to y.
 
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I already had thought of that: you have y - e< z < y. Take e to be 1/k with e going to infinity, then {z_k} cgt to y, but what can we really conclude from that? Is there any guarantee that a {z_k} is in the original seq?
 
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If you can't find a z for any e>0, then y is > sup(E)
 

Related to Prove that a sequence of subsequential limits contains inf and sup

1. What does it mean for a sequence to have subsequential limits?

A sequence has subsequential limits if there exists a subsequence of the original sequence that converges to a limit.

2. What is the infimum of a sequence of subsequential limits?

The infimum of a sequence of subsequential limits is the greatest lower bound of all the limits in the sequence.

3. How do you prove that a sequence of subsequential limits contains inf and sup?

To prove that a sequence of subsequential limits contains inf and sup, you must show that the sequence has a subsequence that converges to the infimum and another subsequence that converges to the supremum.

4. What is the significance of inf and sup in a sequence of subsequential limits?

The infimum and supremum of a sequence of subsequential limits represent the lowest and highest possible values that the sequence can converge to, respectively.

5. Can a sequence of subsequential limits have more than one inf and sup?

Yes, it is possible for a sequence of subsequential limits to have multiple infima and suprema, depending on the properties of the original sequence and the subsequences that converge to different limits.

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