. Let a be a positive number. Prove that for each real number x there is an integer n such that na < x < (n + 1)a.

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. Let a be a positive number. Prove that for each real number x there is an integer n
such that na < x < (n + 1)a.
Transcribed Image Text:. Let a be a positive number. Prove that for each real number x there is an integer n such that na < x < (n + 1)a.
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