Pappus's hexagon theorem
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theorem that, if the vertices of a hexagon lie alternately on two lines, then the three pairs of opposite sides meet in three collinear points
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Within Vinony's link graph, Pappus's hexagon theorem is referenced by 48 other articles, and connects out to collinearity, Desargues' theorem and mathematics.
It sits within the topics Ancient Greek mathematics, Euclidean plane geometry and Theorems in projective geometry.
Its subject is documented across 22 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Pappus of Alexandria
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