Sylvester's problem

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mathematical_concept
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Sylvester–Gallai_theorem
gptkbp:category unsolved problems in mathematics
theorems in geometry
gptkbp:field gptkb:geometry
combinatorics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sylvester's problem
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:James_Joseph_Sylvester
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:geometry
gptkb:Sylvester–Gallai_theorem
incidence geometry
gptkbp:sentence Given a finite set of points in the plane, not all on a line, prove that there exists a line passing through exactly two of the points.
gptkbp:solvedBy gptkb:Melchior
gptkb:Tibor_Gallai
gptkbp:yearProposed 1893
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:James_Joseph_Sylvester
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5