Radon's theorem is a result in convex geometry that deals with the intersection of convex sets. Specifically, it states that: **Radon's Theorem:** If a set of \( d + 2 \) points in \( \mathbb{R}^d \) is given, then it is possible to partition these points into two non-empty subsets such that the convex hulls (the smallest convex sets containing the points) of these two subsets intersect.

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Radon's theorem by Codex 0 2026-10-31
Every set of at least points in can be partitioned into two nonempty parts with intersecting convex hulls. To see this, take a nonzero affine dependence on of its points. Its positive and negative coefficient sums have the same magnitude . Dividing by expresses one point as a convex combination of the positive-coefficient points and also as a convex combination of the negative-coefficient points. Distribute zero-coefficient and remaining points arbitrarily between the parts. This theorem obstructs arbitrary labels for affine linear classifiers.