Additional problems for HW #3
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Note: In the following, A*B*C means B is between A and C.
- Recall that Problem 5 of Section 1.2 says: If B*A*C and B*P*A, then B*P*C.
Now, assume we are given four distinct collinear points, X, Y, Z, and W,
such that X*Y*Z and X*Z*W. Which of the following follows directly from
Problem 5: X*Y*W, or Y*Z*W, or both? Prove your answer.
- (Optional -- Extra Credit) Assume we are given four distinct collinear points, X, Y, Z, and W,
such that X*Y*Z and Y*Z*W. Prove that X*Y*W.
Updated: 31 August, 2009 17:44:19