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Sequences
Basic definitions
Definition of Sequence
Definition of Limit
Limit of a constant sequence
Limit example 1
Limit example 2 – Using less than or equal
Limit example 3 – Using the triangle inequality
Limit example 4
Non Convergent Examples
Common Mistakes
General results
Limits are unique
The sequence $x^n$
The sequence $(|a_n|)$
The limit of $n^{-p}$ for $p$ a natural number
Key techniques for showing convergence
Algebra of Limits for Sequences
Squeeze Rule
Bounded and monotonic implies convergence:
Bounded sequences
Monotonic sequences
Bounded and monotonic implies convergence
Extended Example
Some sites:
If you are looking for pre-university level information on sequences and series, then have a look at the PurpleMath pages.If you want a few pages on sequences and series that have some glaring errors then look at SparkNotes. (Their summary of divergent series is wrong for example, consider the sum 1-1+1-1+1-1+…)
Of course, you probably will have seen the Wikipedia pages on sequences and series.
The Khan Academy has a number of pages related to sequences and series.
And here’s a video
Some books:
Here are some books about sequences and series that I like.Sequential Introduction To Real Analysis by JM Speight (Amazon UK) Full disclosure: The author is a colleague of mine!
Numbers, Sequences and Series by KE Hirst. (Amazon UK, Amazon US)
Sequences and Series by John A. Green (Amazon UK -from a penny!, Amazon US – a buck fifty!)
Theory and Application of Infinite Series by Konrad Knopp (Amazon UK, Amazon US)
Anything else you would like to see?
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