Let A be a partially ordered set that has the least upper bound property. Then every nonempty subset of A that is bounded below has a greatest lower bound. (Or we might say: Every partially ordered set with the least upper bound property also has the greatest lower bound property.

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Let A be a partially ordered set that has the least upper bound property. Then every nonempty subset of A that is
bounded below has a greatest lower bound. (Or we might say: Every partially ordered set with the least upper bound
property also has the greatest lower bound property.
Transcribed Image Text:Let A be a partially ordered set that has the least upper bound property. Then every nonempty subset of A that is bounded below has a greatest lower bound. (Or we might say: Every partially ordered set with the least upper bound property also has the greatest lower bound property.
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