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A proof of the theorem of Pappus in finite Desarguesian affine planes

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Without using the representation theorem and a theorem of J.H.M. WEDDERBURN we show that every finite Desarguesian affine plane is Pappian.

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  1. Institut für Mathematik, Universität Hannover, Weifengarten 1, D-3000, Hannover 1

    Helga Tecklenburg

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Tecklenburg, H. A proof of the theorem of Pappus in finite Desarguesian affine planes. J Geom 30, 172–181 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01227815

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