Let \(X\) be topological space . A subset \(A\subseteq X\) is closed if and only if \(\bar{A} = A\).

Proof

Due to (0x677afc5e) we have \(A \subseteq \bar{A}\). But since \(A\) is closed we also have \(\bar{A}\subseteq A\).

On the contrary \(A\) is closed, since \(\bar{A}\) is closed.

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