Question about limits and inequalities

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The discussion centers on the mathematical relationship between T and M, specifically addressing the inequality T < M + ε, where ε is a positive arbitrary value. It concludes definitively that T must be less than or equal to M, as assuming otherwise leads to a contradiction when ε is set to T - M. This establishes a clear understanding of limits and inequalities in mathematical analysis.

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If you have

<br /> T &lt; M + \epsilon,<br />

where \epsilon &gt; 0 is arbitrary, does this imply

<br /> T \leq M?<br />
 
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Yes.
 
Suppose it wasn't. Let epsilon be T-M (which is positive). What do you conclude?
 

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