Thread: Prove that xn<= L for all n in N

1. Prove that xn<= L for all n in N

Assume that (x_n) is a sequence satisfying: For every n∈N there is an integer m>n such that xm >xn. Also assume that (x_n) converges to L.

Prove that xn≤L for all n∈N.

I started out stating what I had:

Have: ( $\forall$n $\in$N) $\exists$k such that x_m>x_n and (xn)->L which means: $\forall$ $\epsilon$>0 $\exists$k such that for all n $\geq$k we have |x_n-L|< $\epsilon$

and we need: x_n≤L

How would I put that info into a proof and would it be by contradiction?

2. Assume there is an n such that xn>L. Then show there are infinitely many m>n such that xm>xn. This contradicts convergence of xn to L.

3. Originally Posted by Tinyboss
Assume there is an n such that xn>L. Then show there are infinitely many m>n such that xm>xn. This contradicts convergence of xn to L.
How would this be shown if we wanted strictly less than?

4. If we know that $(x_n)\to L$ then for any $\delta>0$ almost all the terms are in $(L-\delta,L+\delta)$.
Suppose that $x_N>L$ for some $N$.
Then let $\delta=\frac{x_N-L}{2}$.
Now apply the almost all property and get a contradiction.