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A '''Cauchy sequence''' is an infinite series of numbers that approach some other number. These sequences are often used in [[real analysis]]. For example, the sequence 1/2, 1/4/, 1/8/, 1/16, 1/32... is a Cauchy sequence that approaches 0. | A '''Cauchy sequence''' is an infinite series of numbers that approach some other number. These sequences are often used in [[real analysis]]. For example, the sequence 1/2, 1/4/, 1/8/, 1/16, 1/32... is a Cauchy sequence that approaches 0. | ||
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A Cauchy sequence is an infinite series of numbers that approach some other number. These sequences are often used in real analysis. For example, the sequence 1/2, 1/4/, 1/8/, 1/16, 1/32... is a Cauchy sequence that approaches 0.