Showing that two sequences both converges to L

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Suppose that a_n \to L and b_n \to L. Show that the sequencea_1, b_2, a_2, b_2, a_3, b_3, ...converges to L.

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I don't know.. how come b_2 is repeated? Do I need do use some kind of epsilon type proof?
 
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It is probably a typo. Most likely it is supposed to be b1.

Also, yes an epsilon argument will be most effective. Consider what it means for a sequence to converge. Then from the definitions you can obtain convergence of the new sequence.

Hint: Use the max function.
 
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