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Metric Set

Metric Set

Prove that every finite set of a metric space is compact?

Thanks!
Margo
Anybody? Please?

Let U be an open cover of your finite set. For each element of the finite set, choose one member of U which contains it. The members of U so chosen comprise a finite subcover.

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