eulers distribution theorem

Input interpretation

Euler's distribution theorem

Definition

For signed distances on a line segment, (A B)^_·(C D)^_ + (A C)^_·(D B)^_ + (A D)^_·(B C)^_ = 0, since
(b - a)(d - c) + (c - a)(b - d) + (d - a)(c - b) = 0.

Subject classifications

MathWorld

ranges

MSC 2010

51Mxx

Associated person

Leonhard Euler