Trichotomy theorem

ID: trichotomy-theorem

The Trichotomy Theorem is a concept typically associated with order relations in mathematics, particularly in the context of ordered sets or fields. It states that for any two elements \( a \) and \( b \) within a given ordered set, one and only one of the following is true: 1. \( a < b \) (meaning \( a \) is less than \( b \)) 2.

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