Geometry/Neutral Geometry/Axioms of Betweenness
Axioms of Betweenness
[edit | edit source]Betweenness Axiom 1
[edit | edit source]If A*B*C, then A,B, and C are three distinct points all lying on the same line, and C*B*A.
Explanation
[edit | edit source]Betweenness Axiom 2
[edit | edit source]Given any two distinct points B and D, there exist points A,C, and E lying on line BD (needs format with LaTex) such that A*B*D, B*C*D, and B*D*E.
Explanation
[edit | edit source]suppose that in a certain metric geometry the following distance relationship hold: AB= 2 AD=BD=CD=3 BC=4 AC=6
Betweenness Axiom 3
[edit | edit source]If A, B, and C are three distinct points lying on the same line, then one and only one of the points is between the other two.
Explanation
[edit | edit source]Betweenness Axiom 4
[edit | edit source]For every line l and for any three points A, B, and C not lying on l:
- (i) If A and B are on the same side of l and if B and C are on the same side of l, then A and C are on the same side of l.
- (ii) If A and B are on opposite sides of l and if B and C are on opposite sides of l, then A and C are on the same side of l.
Corollary
[edit | edit source]- (iii) If A and B are on opposite sides of l and if B and C are on the same side of l, then A and C are on opposite sides of l.