Prove that ##S## is a subspace of ##V##

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The discussion centers on determining whether the subset ##S## of real infinite sequences, defined by the condition ##\lim a_n=0##, qualifies as a subspace of the vector space ##V##, which encompasses all real sequences. Key properties that must be satisfied for ##S## to be a subspace include closure under addition and scalar multiplication, as well as containing the zero vector. The participants seek clarity on applying vector space theory to this specific context, particularly regarding infinite dimensional vectors.

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Let ##S## be the subset of real (infinite) sequences (##a_1,a_2,\ldots##) with ##\lim a_n=0## and let ##V## be the space of all real sequences. Is ##S## a subspace of ##V##?

Hello. I want to ask for help to start solving this problem. I don't understand how I can apply the theory I've studied about vector spaces and vector subspaces.
 
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What are the properties that must be fulfilled in order for ##S## to be a subspace?
 
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peregrintkanin said:
Let ##S## be the subset of real (infinite) sequences (##a_1,a_2,\ldots##) with ##\lim a_n=0## and let ##V## be the space of all real sequences. Is ##S## a subspace of ##V##?

Hello. I want to ask for help to start solving this problem. I don't understand how I can apply the theory I've studied about vector spaces and vector subspaces.
If ##(a_1, a_2, a_3)## represents a three-dimensional vector, then why can't an infinite sequence ##(a_1, a_2, a_3 \dots )## represent an infinite dimensional vector?
 

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