Pappus's Theorem

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Pappus's_hexagon_theorem
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:geometry
gptkbp:category theorems in geometry
gptkbp:describes collinearity of points constructed from two lines
gptkbp:field gptkb:geometry
gptkbp:firstDescribed 4th century AD
gptkbp:generalizes collinearity in Euclidean geometry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pappus's Theorem
gptkbp:importantFor fundamental result in projective geometry
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Pappus_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Pappus's_Collection
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Pascal's_theorem
gptkb:Desargues's_theorem
gptkbp:sentence Given two lines and three points on each, the intersection points of pairs of lines joining opposite points are collinear.
gptkbp:usedIn proofs in projective geometry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pappus_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6