Proving Convergence of \{b_n\} when \{a_n\}\to A, \{a_nb_n\} Converge

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The discussion revolves around proving the convergence of the sequence \{b_n\} given that \{a_n\} converges to A and the product sequence \{a_nb_n\} converges to AB, with the condition that A is not equal to zero.

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  • The original poster attempts to establish a relationship between the convergence of \{a_n\} and \{a_nb_n\} to infer the convergence of \{b_n\}. They express uncertainty about how to demonstrate that \{b_n\} is less than epsilon. Other participants provide hints but the original poster seeks clarification on the next steps.

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Participants are engaged in exploring the problem, with hints being offered to guide the original poster's reasoning. There is an ongoing exchange of ideas, but no consensus has been reached regarding the next steps or the overall approach.

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There is a mention of specific limits and conditions, such as the requirement that A is not equal to zero, which may influence the reasoning process. The original poster is also navigating through hints provided by others, indicating a collaborative effort to understand the problem.

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If [itex]\{a_n\}\to A, \ \{a_nb_n\}[/itex] converge, and [itex]A\neq 0[/itex], then prove [itex]\{b_n\}[/itex] converges.

Let [itex]\epsilon>0[/itex]. Then [itex]\exists N_1,N_2\in\mathbb{N}, \ n\geq N_1,N_2[/itex]

[tex]|a_n-A|<\frac{\epsilon}{2}[/tex]

And let [itex]\{a_nb_n\}\to AB[/itex]

So, [itex]|a_nb_n-AB|<\epsilon[/itex]

I don't know how to show b_n is < epsilon.
 
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Hi Dustinsfl! :smile:

Hint: an(bn - B) :wink:
 
tiny-tim said:
Hi Dustinsfl! :smile:

Hint: an(bn - B) :wink:

I am don't understand, so we have:

[tex](a_nb_n-a_nB)[/tex]

Ok, now what?
 
limn->∞ :wink:
 

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