How Does Every Convergent Subsequence Prove the Limit of a Sequence?

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The discussion centers on proving that the limit of a sequence \( \lim a_n = L \) is established when every subsequence converges to \( L \in \mathbb{R} \). The Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem is referenced as a foundational concept in this proof. The participant suggests that demonstrating the boundedness of the sequence \( (a_n) \) may be a crucial step, considering the potential use of \( 2L \) as a bound. The thread has been locked, indicating that no further contributions can be made.

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Homework Statement



Prove that lim a_n = L given that (a_n) is a sequence defined such that every subsequence has a convergent that converges to L\in R

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Bolzano-weierstrass and the works

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A subsequence of a subsequence is just a subsequence of the original sequence, so if I can show that (a_n) is bounded. Can I do something with maybe 2L as a bound?
 
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