Convergence Proof: |a_n| Converges to 0 if a_n Converges to 0

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The discussion centers on proving that a sequence {a_n} converges to 0 if and only if the sequence {\lvert a_n\rvert} converges to 0. The key insight is that if a_n approaches 0, then for any ε > 0, there exists an N such that for all n ≥ N, |a_n| ≤ ε/2. This establishes the equivalence between the convergence of the sequence and its absolute values.

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Hi,

Here's another question from my analsysi HW. I get that the two sequences are equal but I'm not sure how to write it out. Any help would be great.
Thanks.

Homework Statement



Prove that a sequence [itex]{a_n}[/itex] converges to 0 iff the sequence [itex]{\lvert a_n\rvert}[/itex] converges to 0.

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If [itex]a_n \rightarrow 0[/itex] you know that after some n [itex]|a_n|\leq \epsilon/2[/itex]

So what can you tell?

Please show your attempt. [This is as close to trivial as it can be]
 
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