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Let R be a partial order on S, and suppose that x is a unique minimal element in S. (a...

Let R be a partial order on S, and suppose that x is a unique minimal element in S.

(a) Prove that if S is finite, then x R s for all s in S.

(b) Show that the conclusion in (a) need not be true if S is infinite.

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