Limit Points of Sets: Find Interior, Boundary & Open/Closed

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The discussion focuses on the set of points in E^2 defined by the equation {(x,y)|(x,y)=(1/n,1-1/n), where n is a positive integer}. The participants clarify that the limit points of this set are indeed 0 and 1, while the boundary points cannot be single numbers but must be ordered pairs in R2. The confusion arises from the distinction between limit points and boundary points, emphasizing that both must adhere to the defined structure of the set.

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Homework Statement



Consider the set in E^2 of points {(x,y)|(x,y)=(1/n,1-1/n), where n is a positive integar}. Find the limit points, interior points and boundary points. Determine whether this set is open or closed.

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I figured, 0,1 must be the boundary points of the set but a mate claims they are the limit points instead that has brought me into this confusion of what exactly is the difference between the two.
 
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"0" and "1" can't be boundary points of the set. This set is in R2- all points in it, all boundary points, all limit points, etc. must be of the form (a, b), an ordered pair of numbers, not a number. You and your mate both need to rethink the entire problem!
 

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