Let A be a set of real numbers such that infla1a2a₁, a2 € A a₁ # a2} > 0. Prove that every Cauchy sequence of elements in A converges to a point of A.

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3. Let f : [2,3] → {1,3} be a continuous function such that the equation f (x) – x = 0 has a solution a
in [2,3]. What can you say about the function f?
4. Let A be a set of real numbers such that
inf{|a1 – a2| : a1, a2 € A a1 7 a2} > 0.
Prove that every Cauchy sequence of elements in A converges to a point of A.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Let f : [2,3] → {1,3} be a continuous function such that the equation f (x) – x = 0 has a solution a in [2,3]. What can you say about the function f? 4. Let A be a set of real numbers such that inf{|a1 – a2| : a1, a2 € A a1 7 a2} > 0. Prove that every Cauchy sequence of elements in A converges to a point of A.
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