Show that every closed subset F of R' is the intersection of a countable col- lection of open sets.

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Show that every closed subset \( F \) of \(\mathbb{R}^p\) is the intersection of a countable collection of open sets.

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This problem involves topology, a branch of mathematics that studies properties of space that are preserved under continuous transformations. Specifically, this question asks us to demonstrate a fundamental property of closed sets in the Euclidean space \(\mathbb{R}^p\).
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 5 Show that every closed subset \( F \) of \(\mathbb{R}^p\) is the intersection of a countable collection of open sets. --- This problem involves topology, a branch of mathematics that studies properties of space that are preserved under continuous transformations. Specifically, this question asks us to demonstrate a fundamental property of closed sets in the Euclidean space \(\mathbb{R}^p\).
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