Problem 1
Any two distinct points have disjoint open neighborhoods.
Faculty solution guide
Accept equivalent mathematically correct reasoning. Require explicit definitions, theorem hypotheses, proof structure, verification, and limitations.
Any two distinct points have disjoint open neighborhoods.
Identify the first invalid inference, missing hypothesis, quantifier error, unjustified limit interchange, or unproved existence claim; then supply a valid repair.
A complete response explicitly states the definitions, domain, hypotheses, exact target, and theorem dependencies for Separation Axioms from T₀ to Hausdorff.
The argument must address proving points and closed sets can be distinguished by neighborhoods with each nontrivial step justified and the final conclusion restated.
A strong application explains the mathematical model in analysis, optimization, computational geometry, function spaces, and scientific models, verifies conditions, and names at least one limitation.
Accept a second valid proof, a counterexample showing necessity of a hypothesis, an independent estimate, or a reproducible finite check that is correctly described as supporting evidence.