The set A = {x ER: En EN such that x² = 1 - 1/n} has a maximum. Select one: a. False, because √1 - 1/n is not a rational number. O b. True, any bounded set in R has a maximum. c. True, by the axiom of completeness. d. False, because 1 # A.

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The set A =
{x ER: En EN such that x² = 1 − 1/n} has a maximum.
Select one:
a. False, because √/1 – 1/n is not a rational number.
b.
True, any bounded set in R has a maximum.
c.
True, by the axiom of completeness.
O d. False, because 1 # A.
Transcribed Image Text:The set A = {x ER: En EN such that x² = 1 − 1/n} has a maximum. Select one: a. False, because √/1 – 1/n is not a rational number. b. True, any bounded set in R has a maximum. c. True, by the axiom of completeness. O d. False, because 1 # A.
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