Theorems of convergence for sequences?

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The discussion centers on the theorems of convergence for sequences in R^n, specifically addressing two key definitions. The first theorem states that for a sequence a_1, a_2, ... to converge, for every epsilon > 0, there exists an M such that for all m > M, the condition |a_m - a| < epsilon holds. The second theorem introduces a function u(epsilon) that approaches 0 as epsilon approaches 0, asserting that convergence can also be established through this function. The user seeks clarification on proving the equivalence of these definitions and the implications of u(0) not equating to 0.

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For a sequence a_1, a_2, ... in R^n to be convergent there are (at least) 2 theorems, as follows:

if for all epsilon>0 there exists an M such that when m>M, then |a_m-a|<epsilon

and also:
If u(epsilon) is a function such that u(epsilon)-->0 as epsilon-->0, then
the sequence is convergent if

for all epsilon>0 there exists an M such that when m>M, then |a_m-a|<epsilon

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I can understand this intuitively, because u(epsilon) and epsilon behave similarly .. but how I prove that they are equivalent? Do I simply take the limit of both definitions, and then set them equal? help!
 
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