Real Analysis: closed sets and limit points

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The discussion revolves around concepts in real analysis, specifically focusing on closed sets and limit points. Participants are exploring examples of bounded and finite subsets of the real numbers and their properties related to limit points and closedness.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to identify examples of bounded subsets where the supremum is not a limit point, with one suggesting the set (0,1) union {7}. There is also a query regarding the existence of a finite subset of R that is not closed, with some expressing skepticism about its possibility.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants questioning the reasoning behind the limit point status of certain elements in the proposed sets. Some guidance has been offered regarding the definitions involved, but no consensus has been reached on the examples presented.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the types of examples and proofs they can provide. There is an ongoing examination of definitions related to limit points and closed sets.

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For the following example:(if possible give example or just state impossible

1) a bounded subset A of R for which sup A is not a limit point of A. An example is (0,1) union {7}. will this work?

2) a finite subset A of R that is not closed
I think it is not possible. Please give some hints if you think there is an answer
 
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Askhwhelp said:
For the following example:(if possible give example or just state impossible

1) a bounded subset A of R for which sup A is not a limit point of A. An example is (0,1) union {7}. will this work?

2) a finite subset A of R that is not closed
I think it is not possible. Please give some hints if you think there is an answer

1) works fine. For 2), can you think of a proof that nobody will be able to come up with an example?
 
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Wait ... why is ##7## not a limit point of ##(0,1)\cup\{7\}##?
 
Since not all epilson nbhd of 7 intersects the subset other than 7 which violates the definition of limit
 
If a set has no limit points, then by definition it is closed.
 

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