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The discussion focuses on proving that for every real number L, there exists a sequence (qn) of irrational numbers such that the limit of qn as n approaches infinity equals L. The participants specifically address the case where L=0, demonstrating that a sequence of irrational numbers can converge to this limit. Techniques involving the construction of sequences and properties of irrational numbers are utilized to establish the proof definitively.

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Prove, for every L which is in the real number system, there exists a sequence (qn)which is a proper subset of the irrationals such that the limit as n approaches infinity of qn=L
 
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Can you handle the case where L=0?
 

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