If a monotonic sequence (an) has a subsequence (ank) such that ank →a where a ∈ℝ or a=∞or a=-∞,

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If a monotonic sequence (an) has a subsequence (ank) such...

If a monotonic sequence $\left(a_{n}\right)$ has a subsequence $\left(a_{n_{k}}\right)$ such that $a_{n_{k}} \rightarrow a$ where $a \in \mathbb{R}$ or $a=\infty$ or $a=-\infty$, then show that $a_{n} \rightarrow a$.

Key Concepts

Convergence of Sequences

Convergence involves the idea that as the index increases, the terms of the sequence get arbitrarily close to a specific value (which can be a real number or extended to infinity). This concept is typically formalized by the epsilon-definition, asserting that beyond some index, all terms of the sequence lie within any given distance of the limit.

Uniqueness of the Limit in Monotonic Sequences

In a monotonic sequence, if any subsequence converges to a limit, the entire sequence must converge to the same limit. This arises because the ordered behavior of a monotonic sequence prevents the formation of multiple cluster points or accumulation values, thereby ensuring that the existence of one convergent subsequence forces consistency throughout the sequence.

Monotonic Sequences

A monotonic sequence is one in which the terms are either non-decreasing or non-increasing. This property implies a consistent trend in the behavior of the sequence, which is critical in the analysis of its convergence, as monotonic sequences exhibit a 'one-way' behavior that restricts the number of possible limit points.

Subsequence

A subsequence is formed by selecting terms from the original sequence while preserving their order, though not necessarily consecutively. The behavior of a subsequence can often shed light on the properties of the original sequence, especially in the context of convergence and accumulation points.

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