Strict Linear Order on Plane: Definition & Geometric Description

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The discussion centers on defining a strict linear order on the plane using the relation (x_0, y_0) < (x_1, y_1) based on the condition y_0 - x_0^2 < y_1 - x_1^2 or y_0 - x_0^2 = y_1 - x_1^2 and x_0 < x_1. The participant successfully demonstrated that this relation is a strict linear order but sought clarification on its geometric description. The suggested approach to visualize this order involves drawing parabolas, which represent the underlying mathematical structure of the defined relation.

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Define a relation on the plane by setting (x_0, y_0) < (x_1, y_1) if either

y_0 - x_0^2 &lt; y_1 - x_1^2, or y_0 - x_0^2 = y_1 - x_1^2 and x_0 &lt; x_1

I showed that this is a strict linear order on the plane but then the question asks me to describe it geometrically. I am not really sure how you describe something like this geometrically. Anyone want to clarify what that means?

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