How Does the Function f(x) Demonstrate the Normality of a Metric Space?

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Homework Statement


Let (X, d) be a metric space and let A,B\subsetX be two disjoint
closed sets. Show that X is normal by using the function
f(x)=d(x,A)/[d(X,A)+d(x,B)]


The Attempt at a Solution


I'm somewhat stuck on this. I'm guessing the proof is pretty short, but any help would be appreciated.
 
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