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how do I show a topological space X with an order topology is regular. I've shown it is hausdorff already.
The discussion focuses on demonstrating that a topological space X with an order topology is regular, having already established that it is Hausdorff. The approach involves considering a closed set S and a point x not in S, utilizing open intervals to construct disjoint open sets. Three cases are analyzed: the existence of elements in the intervals, the scenario where one interval is empty, and the case where both intervals are empty. The discussion acknowledges a need to address additional cases where x lies in intervals of the form (a, infinity) or (-infinity, b).
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