Real Numbers and Cauchy Sequences of Rationals - Math Foundations 113
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The course develops an Archimedean view of real numbers using nested intervals, then compares it with the Cauchy sequence approach. It also covers equality, arithmetic, and infinite decimals.
Syllabus
Introduction
Archimedean definition of real numbers
Two equal real numbers
Arithmetic with 'Archimedean real numbers'
Infinite decimals
Cauchy sequence approach
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