5. (20 pts) Let F be an ordered field and SCF. Assume that 8,8 EF are least upper bounds of S. Show that 8=8'. That is, show that if sup S exists, then it must be unique. Hint: Use the definition of sup S to show that B≤ and 3 <3 and then conclude that 3=8.
5. (20 pts) Let F be an ordered field and SCF. Assume that 8,8 EF are least upper bounds of S. Show that 8=8'. That is, show that if sup S exists, then it must be unique. Hint: Use the definition of sup S to show that B≤ and 3 <3 and then conclude that 3=8.
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5. (20 pts) Let F be an ordered field and SCF. Assume that 8,8 EF are least upper bounds of S.
Show that B=B'. That is, show that if sup S exists, then it must be unique.
Hint: Use the definition of sup S to show that B<8 and 8 <3 and then conclude that 3=8.
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