Hilbert space question; show Y is complete iff closed

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I would like a second opinion on my answer to this question as I'm confusing myself thinking about my proof. Any input is appreciated

Homework Statement



"Let (X, ||.||) be a complete normed linear space and Y \subsetX be a non-empty subspace of X. Then (Y, ||.||) is a normed linear space. Show that Y is complete if and only if it is closed."

Homework Equations



convergent sequence: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ConvergentSequence.html"

cauchy sequence: http://mathworld.wolfram.com/CauchySequence.html"

complete: a normed linear space in which every cauchy seq is convergent is complete

closed: (X,||.||) is a normed linear space. A is closed if {xn} \subseteq A \subseteq X and xn-> x then x \inA.

The Attempt at a Solution



Let {yn} be a Cauchy sequence in Y. Since (X,||.||) is complete, yn converges to y\inX. Assuming Y is closed: y\inY.
Hence, Y is complete.

Conversely,
assume Y is complete. Let {yn} be a convergent sequence in Y. Since convergent sequences are Cauchy, {yn} is a Cauchy sequence.
Since Y is a complete normed linear space yn\rightarrowy \inY (Cauchy sequences converge).
Hence Y is closed.

Therefore Y is complete if and only if it is closed.
 
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