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{{distinguish|the [[Ham Sandwich Theorem]]}}
 
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Also known as the '''squeeze theorem'''
  
 
Suppose that <math>a_n, b_n, c_n</math> are sequences such that <math>a_n, c_n</math> [[limit|converge]] to the same number <math>L</math> and that <math>a_n \leq b_n \leq c_n</math> for all <math>n</math>. Then <math>b_n</math> also converges to <math>L</math>.
 
Suppose that <math>a_n, b_n, c_n</math> are sequences such that <math>a_n, c_n</math> [[limit|converge]] to the same number <math>L</math> and that <math>a_n \leq b_n \leq c_n</math> for all <math>n</math>. Then <math>b_n</math> also converges to <math>L</math>.

Latest revision as of 15:59, 5 November 2023


Not to be confused with the Ham Sandwich Theorem


Also known as the squeeze theorem

Suppose that $a_n, b_n, c_n$ are sequences such that $a_n, c_n$ converge to the same number $L$ and that $a_n \leq b_n \leq c_n$ for all $n$. Then $b_n$ also converges to $L$.

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