Question #105341

How can I prove that the sequence of irrational numbers is unbounded

Expert's answer

In general, the question is not true.

We have many counter examples.

Before giving counter example, recall some definition.

SEQUENCE: A sequence of real numbers is a function defined on the set N=N= {1,2,3,.......} of natural numbers whose range is contained in the set RR of real number.

BOUNDED SEQUENCE: A sequence X=(xn)X=(x_n) of real number is said to be bounded if there exist a real number MM >0>0 such that xnM|x_n|\leqslant M for all nNn\in N .

Example 1. Let (xn)=5(x_n)=\sqrt{5} is a sequence of irrational number bounded by 5\sqrt{5}

Example 2. Let (xn)=2+1n(x_n)=\sqrt{2}+\frac{1}{n} is a sequence of irrational number bounded by 2+1\sqrt{2}+1



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