Prove that the rational numbers do not satisfy the least upper bound axiom. In particular, if...

Prove that the rational numbers do not satisfy the least upper bound axiom. In particular, if a subset (S) of the rational numbers is bounded above and M is the set of all rational upper bounds of S, then M may not have a least element.

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Recall the following theorem, phrased in terms of least upper bounds. Theorem (The Least Upper Bound...

Recall the following theorem, phrased in terms of least upper bounds. Theorem (The Least Upper Bound Property of R). Every nonempty subset of R that has an upper bound has a least upper bound. A consequence of the Least Upper Bound Property of R is the Archimedean Property. Theorem (Archimedean Property of R). For any x; y 2 R, if x > 0, then there exists n 2 N so that nx > y. Prove the following statements by using...

1. State the prove The Density Theorem for Rational Numbers.

Question 1. State the prove The Density Theorem for Rational Numbers. Question 2. Prove that irrational numbers are dense in the set of real numbers. Question 3. Prove that rational numbers are countable Question 4. Prove that real numbers are uncountable Question 5. Prove that square root of 2 is irrational

1. State the prove The Density Theorem for Rational Numbers.

Question 1. State the prove The Density Theorem for Rational Numbers. Question 2. Prove that irrational numbers are dense in the set of real numbers. Question 3. Prove that rational numbers are countable Question 4. Prove that real numbers are uncountable Question 5. Prove that square root of 2 is irrational

PROOFS: 1. State the prove The Density Theorem for Rational Numbers 2. Prove that irrational numbers are dense in the set of real numbers

PROOFS: 1. State the prove The Density Theorem for Rational Numbers 2. Prove that irrational numbers are dense in the set of real numbers 3. Prove that rational numbers are countable 4. Prove that real numbers are uncountable 5. Prove that square root of 2 is irrational

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Prove that the rational numbers do not satisfy the least upper bound axiom. In particular, if...

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