Prove that for every real number z, there exists a sequence {a,}, converging to r such that a, is irrational for all n.

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**Mathematical Analysis Problem**

**Problem Statement:**

Prove that for every real number \( x \), there exists a sequence \( \{ a_n \}_{n=1}^\infty \) converging to \( x \) such that \( a_n \) is irrational for all \( n \).

**Explanation:**

This problem involves constructing a sequence of irrational numbers that converges to any given real number \( x \). This requires knowledge of sequences, limits, and properties of real and irrational numbers. The goal is to demonstrate that no matter what real value is chosen, it's possible to find a sequence made entirely of irrational numbers that approaches this value as closely as desired.
Transcribed Image Text:**Mathematical Analysis Problem** **Problem Statement:** Prove that for every real number \( x \), there exists a sequence \( \{ a_n \}_{n=1}^\infty \) converging to \( x \) such that \( a_n \) is irrational for all \( n \). **Explanation:** This problem involves constructing a sequence of irrational numbers that converges to any given real number \( x \). This requires knowledge of sequences, limits, and properties of real and irrational numbers. The goal is to demonstrate that no matter what real value is chosen, it's possible to find a sequence made entirely of irrational numbers that approaches this value as closely as desired.
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Let, x.

To show that for every x there exists a sequence ann=1 that converges to x such that an is irrational for all n.

For, xx<x+1n for all n.

By density theorem, for any two real numbers, x, y such that x<y then there exists zT, where T is the set of all irrational numbers, such that x<z<y.

So, let an be the irrational number, such that, x<an<x+1n for all n.

Then by Squeeze Theorem,

Let an, bn and cn be sequence of real numbers such that, for some positive integer, anbncn, for all n, and

liman=limcn=l, then, bn is convergent and limbn=l

 

 

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